Man, 50, docked over alleged land grabbing

A 50-year-old man, Teslim Kilani, was on Friday docked in an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, over alleged land grabbing.

Kilani, whose address was not provided, was charged with conspiracy, land grabbing, threatening violence, conduct likely to cause breach of peace and forcible entrance, to which he pleaded not guilty.

The Prosecutor, ASP Musbau Lawal told the court that the defendant committed the offences sometimes in June 2024, at Ajibade area of Ibadan.

Lawal said the defendant threatened violence to grab the real property of Okunola Asimiyu and forcibly entered the land.

The prosecutor alleged that the defendant also prevented Asimiyu from entering his land.

He said the offences contravened Sections 6, 7 of Oyo State Property Protection Laws, 2016 and Sections 86 and 249(d) of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.

The Magistrate, Mr Olaolu Olanipekun granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500, 000 and two sureties in like sum.

He adjourned the case until Feb. 26, for hearing.