Court Order Ignored? CSO Exposes EFCC, Police In Sh*cking Land Fraud Cover-Up

The Initiative Against Human Rights Abuse and Torture (INAHURAT), a civil society organization, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately enforce a court-ordered interim forfeiture of disputed properties located at Plot 4022 in Guzape District and Plots 1861, 1862, and 1863 in Katampe District, all in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

These properties are at the center of an alleged land fraud case involving Rebecca Omokamo Godwin Isaac, who is currently being prosecuted following a complaint filed by 79-year-old widow, Hajia Colleen Mero Yesufu. The widow accused Omokamo of illegally converting and selling her legally-owned properties.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, INAHURAT’s legal representative, Barrister Maxwell Opara, alleged that both the EFCC and the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, are obstructing justice in the high-profile case. Opara accused the IGP of protecting Omokamo, whom he described as an associate of the police chief. Shockingly, Omokamo reportedly continues to enjoy armed police escorts despite facing prosecution.

INAHURAT demanded the immediate implementation of the interim forfeiture order issued by Justice Obiora Atuegwu of the Federal High Court on March 7, 2025. The CSO also listed other demands, including:

• Immediate Police Withdrawal: All police protection for Omokamo must be revoked without delay.

• Independent Investigation: The Police Service Commission, Ministry of Police Affairs, and the Office of the National Security Adviser should launch an impartial and transparent probe into police misconduct — including the use of a forged police report, illegal police protection, and interference with EFCC operations.

• Full Accountability: Everyone involved in shielding the suspect or obstructing justice should face the full weight of the law, regardless of their rank or connections.

Opara warned that if the relevant authorities fail to act swiftly and transparently, INAHURAT and other affected victims — including Hajia Yesufu and over 60 others — will organize a protest march to President Bola Tinubu’s office at the Presidential Villa.

He described the widow’s ordeal as a glaring example of institutional failure, stating:

“Despite owning the properties with full legal documentation, Hajia Yesufu has faced systemic obstruction of justice from the very institutions mandated to protect her rights.”

Opara further alleged that after an initial investigation led to arrests in late 2023, the probe was suddenly halted, reportedly on orders from the IGP. He detailed how Omokamo continued illegal construction on the disputed plots despite multiple FCTA stop-work orders, allegedly under police protection. On March 6, 2025, the then-FCT Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tunji Disu, reportedly intervened to prevent EFCC operatives from arresting Omokamo, who had allegedly jumped bail.

INAHURAT also questioned the role of EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede in the matter, accusing him of delaying prosecution and attempting to force a questionable settlement meeting between the victim and the suspect without hearing the widow’s side of the story.

According to Opara, although the suspects were arraigned at the Federal High Court on June 18, 2025, the EFCC has failed to proceed with another related case (Suit No. CR/100/2025) at the FCT High Court, despite filing it in March.

In a personal letter dated June 10, 2025, Hajia Yesufu appealed directly to President Tinubu for urgent intervention. She described her properties as her life savings and her family’s legacy, which were stolen through a “web of forgery, fraud, and illegal sales” orchestrated by Omokamo and her accomplices.

Yesufu emphasized that multiple government agencies — including the ICPC, FCTA, and EFCC — have already confirmed her ownership through independent investigations.

She concluded by urging the President to ensure that justice is not only done but is visibly seen to be done in the matter.