Eko Hot Blog reports that a Commissioner of Police, Samuel Adegbuyi (Rtd), has voiced his discontent over the invasion of his farmland and that of 40 other farmers by the Nigerian Military.
He shared his grievances during a peaceful protest organized by the Afero Itoikin-Epe Farmers Association at the Lagos State House of Assembly on January 9, 2024.
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Adegbuyi outlined his process of acquiring the land approximately 10 years ago from the original landowners, stating that, “I obtained the land approximately 10 years ago from the original landowners. While I have no issues with the landlords, I took the necessary steps to formalize the acquisition.
Ex- Oyo Commissioner of Police, Samuel Adegbuyi at the Afero Itoikin-Epe farmers peaceful protest ground
“I applied for ratification through the Lagos State Government Minister of Agric, and upon approval, I obtained the certificate of occupancy.
“Additionally, I conducted the required E-survey in Lagos, an essential step for land documentation. The E-survey was duly signed by the relevant authorities, and all necessary fees were duly paid for processing.
“My land spans approximately 55 acres, where I planted palm trees sourced from Tesco a decade ago, and additional seedlings from Benin about 4-5 years ago.
“These palm trees have been yielding produce for the past 6 years, contributing to palm oil and palm cane processing. Every part of the palm tree holds economic value, and the venture has been running smoothly, coexisting peacefully with neighboring railroads.”
He revealed that the harmony was disrupted in December when soldiers invaded the farmland, affecting around 40 farmers.
While some were relocated, Adegbuyi’s case differs, and he’s now seeking for resolution.
“However, in December, the farmland, along with those of around 40 other farmers, was invaded by soldiers. Although some affected farmers were relocated, my case differs as I acquired the land directly, applied for ratification, and pay regular rent to the Lagos State government,” he said.
“The destruction of numerous palm trees, each with substantial economic value, prompted me to join fellow farmers in seeking resolution.”
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