A fresh land dispute has emerged in Abeokuta following a detailed investigation by the Ogun State Bureau of Lands and Survey, which uncovered extensive boundary overlaps among multiple claimants in the Alakaloko and surrounding areas.
The report, dated March 11, 2026, was addressed to the Ogun State Taskforce on Illegalities and signed by a Senior Surveyor on behalf of the Surveyor General. It was in response to an earlier request for clarification on conflicting land claims within the axis.
At the centre of the dispute is a large expanse of land originally belonging and traced to the Shotoye Alakaloko Family, alongside competing claims by individuals and institutions including the Egbeyinmi Family, Chapel of Mercy Apostolic Church, and several private landowners.
According to the Bureau, multiple survey plans submitted by the parties were subjected to coordinate analysis and physical site inspections to determine their accuracy and legitimacy.
One of the most striking findings revealed that a parcel of land belonging to Prince Adeleke Alani Ajibola and Mrs. Omolara Munirat Ajibola falls entirely within land already owned by both the Shotoye Alakaloko Family and another disputed parcel linked to Mrs. Feyisara Odunlami and Alhaji Liafeez Ogunrobi.
The report further established that the Odunlami and Ogunrobi land overlaps significantly with the Alakaloko Family land, covering approximately 4.882 hectares.
Investigators also discovered that separate claims attributed to Alhaji Ogunrobi, marked under a different survey classification, overlap internally by about 3.249 hectares, raising questions about duplication and boundary inconsistencies.
In another layer of complexity, portions of land claimed by the Egbeyinmi Family and Ogunrobi were found to intersect with the Alakaloko Family’s surveyed land, further compounding ownership disputes.
The Bureau noted that even older land claims were not exempt from encroachment, as a sketch plan attributed to Mr. Jimoh Asiru Ekun overlaps with the Alakaloko Family’s surveyed land.
More significantly, the same Ekun land was found to overlap extensively—by over 11 hectares—with land physically occupied and claimed by the Alakaloko Family during site inspection.
A comprehensive review concluded that nearly all disputed survey plans—including those marked in red, black, brown, and green—fall within a larger parcel identified during physical verification as belonging to the Shotoye Alakaloko Family.
This discovery has raised serious concerns about the integrity of some of the survey documents and the processes through which they were approved.
Adding a legal dimension to the dispute, the Bureau referenced a prior court judgment in Suit No. AB/82/2000, which involved representatives of the Lumosa and Alakaloko families.
However, the report clarified that none of the currently disputed survey plans were cited in that judgment, limiting its direct relevance to the present boundary conflicts.
It was also noted that defendants in the earlier suit did not file a counterclaim, a factor that may influence ongoing interpretations of ownership rights.
The findings suggest a pattern of overlapping claims possibly arising from inadequate documentation, poor coordination in land registration, or deliberate encroachment.
Officials say the situation underscores the urgent need for stricter land administration processes and verification mechanisms in Ogun State.
The attached composite plan, prepared by the Survey Litigation Unit, visually illustrates the extent of overlaps and boundary conflicts across the affected areas.
Authorities have yet to announce specific enforcement actions, but the report is expected to guide the Taskforce on Illegalities in determining next steps.
Stakeholders, including affected families and institutions, may be invited for further clarifications as part of dispute resolution efforts.
Observers warn that failure to address the issue decisively could escalate tensions and lead to prolonged legal battles.
For residents and prospective land buyers in the area, the development serves as a cautionary tale on the importance of thorough due diligence before acquiring property.
The Ogun State Government is expected to take a firm position as pressure mounts to resolve the long-standing land disputes and restore confidence in the state’s land administration system.
