Land grabbing is set to become a criminal offence
in Lagos state as members of the State House of Assembly at its plenary
yesterday July 19th, passed a bill seeking to criminalize the act. The bill
which was passed after the third reading, prohibits forceful entry and illegal
occupation of landed properties; violent and fraudulent conduct in relation to
landed properties in Lagos State.
The bill has been sent
to the Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode for his assent. The Speaker of the state house
of assembly, Mudashiru Obasa in his submission, stated that the passage of the
bill into law will give sanction to any individual who is culpable of the
offence.
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