₦airaland Forum

As an estate surveyor by education,there is no land without an owner,is an age long principle.

The only body that has the right to reclaim the land is govt and because there is simply no deterrent in the system,a thief would boldly go to court and fight the innocent.

What a country!

if u are in Benin use Ayilala, if u are in Akwa-ibom use Ekpo-itiaba, if u are in IMO use alaogbaga, if u are in cross river use Ajul, if u are in Enugu use Ngele or NNE chukwu. just go diabolical

Agbadocassava:
I hate disputing land with anyone, land is a gold people kill for it.

Hmmmm, I thought you said he should kill for it.

i hope you have fortified yourself?
maka ukwu aba shoe

A possessory right no matter how long it is can not translate to ownership. That is to say that a mere possession can not make you the owner of the land, you must validly acquire the land first and that is the law

NothingDoMe:
Possession is a major factor in land disputes. That's what they are trying to do by putting pillars and a sign since there's no evidence of possession by anyone.

The person that sold to your dad should have some form of evidence that the land was his. Even if its by community allocation.

Carndidlaydid:
LAND GRABBERS


we all know the geopolitical zone of this said place

He needs serious legal advice not some sentimental mumbo jumbo garbage trash

Is the land properly documented?
Was there an agreement between seller and buyer?
If yes, you shouldn't worry too much.
If no, you shouldn't worry too much - provided you can prove title to the land.

Carndidlaydid:
LAND GRABBERS


we all know the geopolitical zone of this said place

Otukpo, Benue state.

Geonigga:
A possessory right now matter how long it is can not translate to ownership. That is to say that a mere possession can not make you the owner of the land, you must validly acquire the land first and that is the law

Definitely. I repeat, it is a major factor in land disputes.

I also advised him to look for documentation that confers title to the previous ower.

Without a title, the possesor stands a greater chance of winning.

Abee79:
Is the land properly documented?
Was there an agreement between seller and buyer?
If yes, you shouldn't worry too much.
If no, you shouldn't worry too much - provided you can prove title to the land.

We have the sale agreement between the buyer and seller also there are witness to the agreement.

Asquare84:
I need the opinion of property lawyers here. My late father bought a land in 1992, with hand written sales agreement. however our father died last four years ago and the person that sold the land to us is also late.

Fast forward to last two years someone came and put a pillars around the land and put a big notice board with an inscription 'Land for Sale'

We finally took the case to court, and we noticed that the same land grabber is clamming that they bought the land from the same person that sold the land to our father, although we have witness which are the children of the man that sold the land to our late father and other people that bought the land together with my father.

Now, in court the defence team is claiming that we abandoned the land for more than 15 years, that is why they are laying claim to the land.

Is there any law in Nigerian that said you can claim a land that is inhabited in the bush and it becomes yours ?

Note: the said land is in the bush and no developments is there presently and the land grabber only put pillars on the land.

Secondly, should in case we win the case, can I claim damages for trespassing in to our land and wasting our time and resources on court case.

The land is in our rural town.

Nairaland please I need enlightenment.

According to Nigerian law, particularly the Land Use Act of 1978, land can be considered abandoned and potentially reclaimed by the state government after a period of 12 years of non-use, as this timeframe constitutes "adverse possession" under Nigerian law, allowing someone to claim ownership of abandoned land through continuous occupation.
Key points to remember:
Land ownership in Nigeria:
The Land Use Act vests all land ownership with the state government, meaning individuals only hold "right of occupancy" for a specified period, typically not exceeding 99 years.
Adverse possession:
If someone occupies abandoned land openly, exclusively, and continuously for 12 years, they may be able to claim ownership through adverse possession.
Legal complexities:
While 12 years is the standard for adverse possession, navigating land reclamation through this process can be complex due to potential disputes and legal challenges.

There is actually a law In Lagos state that stipulates a timeline for you to build on a purchased land or risk repossession.
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NothingDoMe:
Definitely. I repeat, it is a major factor in land disputes.

I also advised him to look for documentation that confers title to the previous ower.

Without a title, the possesor stands a greater chance of winning.

We have sales agreement, and the land is a local land.

Asquare84:
I need the opinion of property lawyers here. My late father bought a land in 1992, with hand written sales agreement. however our father died last four years ago and the person that sold the land to us is also late.

Fast forward to last two years someone came and put a pillars around the land and put a big notice board with an inscription 'Land for Sale'

We finally took the case to court, and we noticed that the same land grabber is clamming that they bought the land from the same person that sold the land to our father, although we have witness which are the children of the man that sold the land to our late father and other people that bought the land together with my father.

Now, in court the defence team is claiming that we abandoned the land for more than 15 years, that is why they are laying claim to the land.

Is there any law in Nigerian that said you can claim a land that is inhabited in the bush and it becomes yours ?

Note: the said land is in the bush and no developments is there presently and the land grabber only put pillars on the land.

Secondly, should in case we win the case, can I claim damages for trespassing in to our land and wasting our time and resources on court case.

The land is in our rural town.

Nairaland please I need enlightenment.

Shey the case is in court already. What's your lawyer's opinion so far

Asquare84:
We have the sale agreement between the buyer and seller also there are witness to the agreement.

Great! The other party should also present their title documents for court inspection. This should be a straightforward case.

fabianiyobosa:
I don't take post like this seriously.

You are worried about a property but went to search for an image of a blind judge or impartial judiciary, downloaded the image as if that is your problem.

I have said it severally, Seun is gradually loosing it with these paid posters coming up with sensational post to gather engagement on this forum.

Stop it Seun.

What is this one saying. Don't you know it's mods that post images for FP topics? The story sounds authentic

Carndidlaydid:
LAND GRABBERS


we all know the geopolitical zone of this said place

Does it matter, The geographical zone he comes from?

Offer solution,if you have. Not ethnic rantings.

fkj950ax:
According to Nigerian law, particularly the Land Use Act of 1978, land can be considered abandoned and potentially reclaimed by the state government after a period of 12 years of non-use, as this timeframe constitutes "adverse possession" under Nigerian law, allowing someone to claim ownership of abandoned land through continuous occupation.
Key points to remember:
Land ownership in Nigeria:
The Land Use Act vests all land ownership with the state government, meaning individuals only hold "right of occupancy" for a specified period, typically not exceeding 99 years.
Adverse possession:
If someone occupies abandoned land openly, exclusively, and continuously for 12 years, they may be able to claim ownership through adverse possession.
Legal complexities:
While 12 years is the standard for adverse possession, navigating land reclamation through this process can be complex due to potential disputes and legal challenges.

It was when our father died last four years that they put pillars and start claiming ownership of the land.

Asquare84:
I need the opinion of property lawyers here. My late father bought a land in 1992, with hand written sales agreement. however our father died last four years ago and the person that sold the land to us is also late.

Fast forward to last two years someone came and put a pillars around the land and put a big notice board with an inscription 'Land for Sale'

We finally took the case to court, and we noticed that the same land grabber is clamming that they bought the land from the same person that sold the land to our father, although we have witness which are the children of the man that sold the land to our late father and other people that bought the land together with my father.

Now, in court the defence team is claiming that we abandoned the land for more than 15 years, that is why they are laying claim to the land.

Is there any law in Nigerian that said you can claim a land that is inhabited in the bush and it becomes yours ?

Note: the said land is in the bush and no developments is there presently and the land grabber only put pillars on the land.

Secondly, should in case we win the case, can I claim damages for trespassing in to our land and wasting our time and resources on court case.

The land is in our rural town.

Nairaland please I need enlightenment.

According to my lawyer friend,any land you leave without doing anything on it for 12 years or more can be claimed by another person (strangers) be it of any tribe or religion..

Abee79:
Great! The other party should also present their title documents for court inspection. This should be a straightforward case.

What they do is that they are trying to bribe the children of the person that sold the land to us to come and testify in court that it was their father that sold the land to them too.

Asquare84:
We have sales agreement, and the land is a local land.

Since it's a communal land then no wahala. You can get backing from the community that the land was allocated to the previous owner who then sold to your late dad.

obalola007:
According to my lawyer friend,any land you leave without doing anything on it for 12 years or more can be claimed by another person (strangers) be it of any tribe or religion..

The land is in the bush and no developments in the area, even the person claiming the land only put pillars on the land.

My elder brother sold our Land without any family members knowledge. Including me his only brother. Am preparing take the matter to court because non of my family person signed or witness for him during the transaction. Lawyers in the house what are your advice on this matter

ibechris:
As an estate surveyor by education,there is no land without an owner,is an age long principle.

The only body that has the right to reclaim the land is govt and because there is simply no deterrent in the system,a thief would boldly go to court and fight the innocent.

What a country!

Thank you

Carndidlaydid:
LAND GRABBERS


we all know the geopolitical zone of this said place

Believe me, it is only a certified idiot that will limit or assume that the issue of land dispute is restricted to a region in Nigeria.

On a communal level, we have had Uguleri and Amuleri, Ife and Modakeke amongst others.

On an individual level, we have had brothers killing themselves over land inheritance and not to talk of women being denied in some cases .

I will no longer doubt those who often times refer to you as an idiot. Thanks for the confirmation.

Orator... 😊

concho:
Ah, poor lad,

Thy tale is one that brings both sorrow and a wry smile to my face, for it awakens memories of my own tale as a humble supervisor in the service of Mr. Ekong.

Being the son of a humble merchant, and unlike those of you whose fathers left treasures for , I had no inheritance awaiting me. Thus, necessity compelled me to seek sustenance under Mr. Ekong, a man known far and wide for his unprincipled dealings in lands not his own (Land grabbing)

It was my lot to oversee the clearing of a plot he had newly acquired in our neighborhood. From the haste with which he sought to develop the land and the price paid for it, it was plain to me that his bargain was as unsound as the ground beneath. Yet, I dared not refuse, for my livelihood depended upon this work—and more so, my foolish desire to appease then-girlfriend Nkechi, whose chief occupation seemed to be the art of draining my purse.

On the second day of this ill-fated task, a curious sight befell me. A bus came speeding toward the site, its intent as uncertain as the fate of a gambler’s coin. At first, I feared its brakes had failed. As I turned to warn the laborers, I found, to my astonishment, that they had vanished like morning dew under the sun’s gaze.

And then, lo, the bus came to a halt, disgorging nine towering men clad in military garb, their bearing as fierce as warriors preparing for battle. Aye, it seemed as though the heavens themselves had declared war upon our humble site.

But this tale is long, and time is short. I shall leave the rest for another day, if it please thee to hear it……

Asquare84:
What they do is that they are trying to bribe the children of the person that sold the land to us to come and testify in court that it was their father that sold the land to them too.

Don't worry. A foundation of lies cannot overcome truth.

The chances of getting that land back is slim

Alphiegabe:
The Land grabber might have a case. Dat time the land layed dormant is long oo Did your dad obtain CofO from the governor's office

The grabber just put pillars on the land and beside there is no any form of civilization within the area.

Asquare84:
The land is in the bush and no developments in the area, even the person claiming the land only put pillars on the land.

which state

How can u keep a land empty since 1992 and expect land grabbers to leave it? They thought your dead and no 1 to claim the land. U should have done something on the land even if it's to fence it round with 5ir six coast of blocks. I pray u win d case. If the grabbers have more money to spend Dan u. Then.. sope oti looo . D land don go .

Go to court