A civil society organisation, the Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse & Torture (INAHURAT), has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately enforce a court-ordered forfeiture on disputed properties in Abuja.
The group, led by human rights lawyer Dr. Maxwell Opara, argued that the anti-graft agency must act swiftly to preserve the properties pending the outcome of an ongoing criminal case linked to alleged land fraud.
According to INAHURAT, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted an interim forfeiture order covering properties located in the Guzape and Katampe districts of the Federal Capital Territory.
The organisation alleged that despite the court order, development activities are still ongoing at one of the disputed properties in Guzape, raising concerns about possible violations of the judicial directive.
Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, the group stressed that court orders must be respected and enforced without delay.
“When an order is made, you don’t choose which one to obey and which one not to obey,” the organisation stated.
INAHURAT maintained that enforcing the order would help preserve the disputed assets and strengthen public confidence in the judicial process.
The rights group also revealed that it has petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Interior over allegations that the developer involved in the dispute was issued a new international passport despite previous court-imposed restrictions.
The disputed properties are reportedly linked to a case currently before the court involving allegations of land fraud.
As the legal battle continues, the group insists that all parties must comply with court directives while investigations and judicial proceedings run their course.
Source: Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse & Torture (INAHURAT).
