Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Ondo State Anti-Land Grabbing Unit has been accused of harassing a 104-year-old woman and threatening her family with arrest in connection with an ongoing court case over a land dispute. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, has raised concerns over the unit's conduct and its alleged interference in matters already before the courts.
According to family sources, operatives of the anti-land grabbing unit visited the residence of the centenarian in Ondo State and subjected her to hours of intimidation, demanding that she and her family vacate the property despite a pending lawsuit. The family alleged that the operatives threatened to arrest them if they did not comply, even as the matter remains before a court of competent jurisdiction.
The development comes amid growing scrutiny of the Ondo State Anti-Land Grabbing Taskforce, which was established by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in 2025 to tackle land grabbing and property-related crimes across the state. The taskforce, chaired by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo, has been credited with restoring order in the state's land administration system. However, critics have accused it of overstepping its mandate and meddling in disputes that are already before the courts.
In May 2026, SaharaReporters reported that the agency was accused of meddling in ongoing community court cases, with a petition raising the alarm over alleged violence, insecurity, land grabbing, and threats to public peace within affected communities. The petition specifically highlighted property disputes already covered by subsisting court judgments, raising questions about the taskforce's respect for judicial processes.
The alleged harassment of the 104-year-old woman is the latest in a series of incidents that have cast a shadow over the taskforce's operations. The family has called on Governor Aiyedatiwa and the state Attorney-General to intervene and ensure that the unit does not become an instrument of oppression against vulnerable citizens.
The Ondo State Government has not issued an official statement on the incident. The family has vowed to pursue legal action if the harassment continues, insisting that the court case must be allowed to run its course without interference. As of the time of filing this report, the whereabouts of the 104-year-old woman and her family remained unclear, with relatives expressing fear over the threats.
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