The Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to combat illegal land acquisition and the issuance of fraudulent land certificates, as two suspected land grabbers have been arraigned in court.
Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Alhaji Muhammad Dangi Juli, who confirmed this while briefing newsmen, condemned the actions of those involved in fraudulent land sales.
He explained that the Ministry of Lands and Housing has initiated legal action against the two suspects, who are believed to be part of a syndicate specialising in the unauthorized sale of government and public lands across the state.
Juli expressed concern over the persistent issue of land grabbing and fake documentation, which he noted had been a major challenge for the ministry.
“These unscrupulous individuals are taking liberties with government and public lands, creating plots and selling them to unsuspecting buyers,” he said. “Such behaviour will no longer be tolerated, and anyone caught in illegal land dealings will face the full force of the law.”
The commissioner further emphasised the ministry’s commitment to curbing this trend and eliminating fake letters of grant. He assured that individuals or groups, even closest blood relations, would never be allowed to damage the reputation of Governor Nasir Idris’ administration through such illegal practices.
He also instructed the Permanent Secretary for Lands, Alhaji Abubakar Ahmad, to issue queries and suspend any ministry staff implicated in such activities.
