Land grabbing is set to become a criminal offence in Lagos state as
members of the State House of Assembly at its plenary yesterday July
19th, passed a bill seeking to criminalize the act. The bill which was
passed after the third reading, prohibits forceful entry and illegal
occupation of landed properties; violent and fraudulent conduct in
relation to landed properties in Lagos State.
The bill has been sent to the Governor, Akinwunmi
Ambode for his assent.
The Speaker of the state house of assembly, Mudashiru Obasa in his
submission, stated that the passage of the bill into law will give
sanction to any individual who is culpable of the offence.
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