Governor Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo state) has joined his counterparts in Lagos state and Ogun state in clamping down on the nefarious activities of Land grabbers, popularly known as Omo Oniles or Ajagungbales in Oyo state.

The Bill titled: “A law to protect the rights of property owners and prohibits forceful entry, illegal occupation, violent and fraudulent conducts, in relation to real property in the state and for purposes connected therewith” on Real Property Protection Law, 2016 was signed into law by the Government. Here are the extracts;

…Anybody who forcibly grabs other people’s land in Oyo State – 15 years imprisonment or a fine of N500,000.

…Illegal entry into any construction site “for the purpose of stopping, disturbing or otherwise” demanding for any fee or levy in respect of construction activities – 10 years imprisonment or a fine of N500,000.

…Any professional who facilitates a contractual agreement between a land-owning family and another person – 3 years imprisonment or a fine of N500,000 (or both).

…Any person who is on any property as an encroacher and having with him any firearm, dangerous or offensive weapons, commits an offence – 5 years imprisonment.

…Any person who offers any property for sale, knowing that he has no lawful title to the property or authority of the owner, or sells a property knowing that he has no lawful title to the property or that the property had been previously sold by him or his privies, – 5 years imprisonment.

This Bill has been long overdue and is a laudable act in checkmating the activities of Lang grabbers.

Note that the proposed Imprisonments and Fines are subject to successful convictions.


Source: http://www.naijavillas.com/omo-oniles-now-risk-15-years-imprisonment-in-oyo-state/

a welcome development in oyo state. kudos to the governor & d lawmaker.



same day, first to comment & front page after many years of been a Nairalander.

I dedicate it to all who wants same

All State Governors should follow suite

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I gbadun this one Mr governor

I don like this, how area boys wan take make money nah

I wish Gov ikpeazu will follow suit so that Ngwa people can rest, this is how Omo oniles will be looking at Ajimobi, like he thinks he is doing us, he is doing himself

Welcome to front page

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Good. These lazy afonja touts can finally find something to do.

I would have suggested life imprisonment for them.....lazy tout ......

who dem epp ?

I wish it can still be the same in Asaba too. Jeez !!! Those guys can frustrate land owners.

nice one

Ko le work!

Ajimobi to me is more of a follower than a leader, seems he cant come up with his own ideas.

Shuu

Good one from Mr Constituted Authority, but why is it that different offences carrying different number of year of imprisonment but the same fine?

BrutalJab:
Good. These lazy afonja touts can finally find something to do.

Is this even necessary

Lobatan

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Nice move. I hope my Delta State Governor will follow suit. All this boys won't allow some body build in one peace. You go settle tire.

Oyo state police should take note

I hope Benue state government does the same. Those guys can frustrate for Africa

Good move! It's not just about making lwas also the Governor should also ensure strict implementation of the Law.

Lazy cone head Afonjas,

Go and work!

#hustlegang

MutantMetahuman:
atleast they are not drug dealers.

Better to be a drug dealer, trying to make a living than be a miscreant trying to reap off innocent people..

is alright

…Any professional who facilitates a contractual agreement between a land-owning family and another person – 3 years imprisonment or a fine of N500,000 (or both).

What is the meaning of the above?

Delta state government won't join the pioneers? Those jobless imps in Delta who collect illegal fees to even renovate one's own compound should be locked away in jail.