The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim injunction to Dr. (Mrs.) Maryam Sani Abacha, restraining Levitikal Realties & Construction Limited from dealing with a property located at No. 68 Molade Okoya Thomas Street, off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. This order, made by Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa on September 29, 2026, prevents the sale, transfer, mortgage, lease, assignment, or any other dealing with the property.
The disputed property, covered by a Certificate of Occupancy dated July 4, 1988, is registered as No. 32 at Page 32 in Volume 1988B of the Lands Registry Office, Lagos State. The court order followed an application filed by Dr. Abacha against Levitikal Realties & Construction Limited in Suit No. FHC/LAG/CS/1245/2026. The applicant sought to prevent any action that could prejudice the outcome of the ongoing proceedings.
The court granted the interim injunction after considering a Motion Ex Parte dated September 9, 2026, and filed on September 10. The applicant requested that Levitikal and its representatives be restrained from selling, transferring, or encumbering the property. The court also authorized Dr. Abacha to publish the orders in national newspapers and online media to notify the public of the pending litigation.
The publication aims to inform prospective purchasers, lenders, investors, and other interested parties of the dispute and Dr. Abacha’s claimed interest in the property. The court directed the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, and other law enforcement agencies to provide security and assistance for the implementation and enforcement of the court’s orders.
The case arose from a dispute between Dr. Abacha and Levitikal Realties & Construction Limited concerning the property and a Joint Venture arrangement for its development. Court documents indicate that a Notice of Dispute and Request for Mediation and/or Arbitration was issued on September 7, 2026. The property has previously been associated with an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The Federal High Court’s order is a separate judicial development concerning the parties’ dispute over the property. The court’s interim orders place restrictions on dealings involving the property pending further proceedings. The matter was adjourned until November 9, 2026, for further proceedings. This development has significant implications for the parties involved and potential buyers or investors.
The court’s decision demonstrates the judiciary’s role in resolving disputes and protecting the rights of parties involved. The case highlights the importance of due diligence and caution when dealing with disputed properties. Key parties must await the court’s final decision before proceeding with any transactions related to the property.
Key points
- The Federal High Court in Lagos issued an interim injunction stopping Levitikal Realties & Construction Limited from selling a disputed property on Victoria Island.
- The disputed property is linked to Ajose and covered by a Certificate of Occupancy dated July 4, 1988.
- The court’s order aims to prevent any action that could prejudice the outcome of the ongoing proceedings between Dr. Maryam Sani Abacha and Levitikal Realties & Construction Limited.
