The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has raised the alarm over what it described as the illegal encroachment and sale of portions of its land by suspected land grabbers, warning members of the public against purchasing any property from the individuals.
The university said the encroachers had not only laid claim to parts of its land but had also demolished sections of its perimeter fence and removed official signboards erected to warn prospective buyers that the property was not for sale.
In a public advisory issued by the institution’s Registrar, Dr. T. A. Adeniyi, on Sunday, FUNAAB disclosed that the invasion began on June 12, 2026, when suspected land grabbers allegedly entered and started clearing portions of the university’s land bordering the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority.
According to the university, the suspects falsely claimed they were acting with the authority of the state government.
The statement noted that although the Divisional Police Officer of Harmony Division initially intervened, the alleged encroachers continued their activities on the land.
It added that on June 25, after the university mounted signboards bearing the inscription, “This land belongs to FUNAAB and is not for sale,” the suspected land grabbers allegedly pulled down the notices and proceeded to demolish sections of the institution’s perimeter fence.
The university stressed that no part of its land had been authorised for sale, insisting that any transaction involving the disputed property would be illegal and would not be recognised by either the institution or the government.
“FUNAAB categorically states that no portion of its land is for sale. Any individual or group attempting to purchase land from these encroachers is engaging in an unlawful transaction that will not be recognised by the University or the Government,” the statement read.
The institution disclosed that it had petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, urging the police and other relevant authorities to investigate the matter, halt the encroachment and prosecute those responsible.
FUNAAB further urged members of the public, prospective land buyers and other stakeholders to avoid any dealings with the suspected land grabbers, warning that doing so could result in financial loss and legal complications.
The university maintained that preserving its land was essential to protecting its mandate of teaching, research and community service, and reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing all legal measures to recover and secure its property.
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