As emotions continue to rise over the cry of an Ejigbo-based couple allegedly being threatened by some land grabbers, the Lagos State Government has intervened.
The Ministry of Justice said investigation had started while assuring that justice would be done.
Here is a statement from the ministry:
The attention of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice has been drawn to a video that has gone viral in the social media space of a couple, Mr & Mrs Adeoye from Ejigbo area of the State.
In the video, a passionate appeal was made by the couple, requesting urgent intervention by authorities in an alleged case of encroachment on their property by land grabbers.
In response to this appeal, the State Attorney General & Commissioner forJustice, who is also the Chairman, of the State Special Task Force on Land Grabbers, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, has ordered the immediate and full investigation into the matter. He has also contacted and invited the couple involved to a meeting at the Ministry for further clarifications. The attention of the Commissioner of Police has also been drawn to the alleged criminal activities of the individuals named in the video for appropriate actions.
The Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice wishes to assure residents that Justice will be served in this matter, while the Lagos State Government remains committed to the protection of all investments made in the State
