A recent media claim by Alhaji Akeem Osuolale that the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, AIG Olahundare Moshood Jimoh, supervised the demolition of a building at Plot 37, Block 77, Lekki Phase 1, has been disputed by a petition filed by Osuolale's own lawyers. The petition, written on October 19, asked the zonal police command to investigate the "illegal invasion, destruction, and looting" of the property, naming private individuals Aare Ariwajoye, Arinze Obodo, Akinjoba Batila, and several others as suspects.
According to the petition, the suspects forcibly entered the property, maliciously damaged it, broke into the residential building, excavated the piling foundations, and looted the premises, causing losses estimated at over ₦1 billion. The petition was filed by Osuolale's lawyer, C.O. Adeniyi of Rose of Sharon Solicitors, and requested the AIG to investigate the demolition. However, in a contradictory statement, Osuolale alleged police involvement in destroying the property, claiming the AIG acted to protect vested interests.
AIG Jimoh has dismissed Osuolale's claims as "malicious campaigns from a desperate man who wanted to mislead the police into doing his bidding." The AIG stated that it was ridiculous for Osuolale to claim that he supervised the demolition when his petition to the zonal command demanded an investigation into the alleged incident. Jimoh revealed that his office had referred the petition to an investigation team, which discovered that no policeman from the zonal command was involved in the demolition.
The investigation team found that the case was clear, with the company, Skyview Properties Limited, having a judgment in its favor delivered in June 2025. The court declared Skyview the lawful titleholder of the 1,631.32-square-meter property and issued a perpetual injunction restraining Osuolale's brother, Samuel Alao Ajibode, and his agents from trespassing on the land. AIG Jimoh advised Osuolale to present evidence of his allegations to the investigation team.
Checks by our reporter showed that the timeline raised questions on Osuolale's claim. Skyview Properties Limited's lawyers, Toyin Pinheiro & Co., wrote to the Zone 2 Command seeking police presence to prevent disturbances as the firm prepared to resume construction. The letter was received on October 21, two days after Osuolale's petition, which already described the demolition as having taken place.
One of Skyview's lawyers explained that the company deliberately waited for a possible appeal from the other side before mobilizing workers to the site. However, when the window for appeal elapsed and no notice was received, the company decided to proceed with work. The lawyer added that Osuolale is a land speculator and a meddlesome interloper trying to make money off Skyview.
The dispute has been ongoing, with Osuolale claiming that his signature was forged in a petition to the police many years ago. However, a forensic investigation report confirmed that the signature was indeed his. The court has delivered judgment, and Skyview is ready to follow through with them to the Supreme Court to put the matter to rest.
Key points
- - A petition filed by Alhaji Akeem Osuolale's lawyers contradicts his claims of police involvement in a Lekki demolition. - The petition names private individuals as suspects in the demolition. - AIG Olahundare Moshood Jimoh has dismissed Osuolale's claims as malicious campaigns.
