The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda (HURMA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), demanding an official explanation over the alleged disappearance of a file relating to a seized property at Flour Mill Estate, Badagry, warning that it will institute legal proceedings if the agency fails to respond.
Speaking at a press conference, HURMA’s Executive Director, Buna Olaitan Isiak, said the organisation was dissatisfied with what he described as the agency’s continued silence despite several letters and visits made since December 2025 seeking information on the status of the property.
According to the group, repeated correspondence to the agency received no response, while officials allegedly informed its representatives during follow-up visits that the case file could not be located.
HURMA further alleged that some officials advised its representatives to “wait forever” and stop making inquiries about the matter.
The organisation stated that after approaching the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, it was referred back to LASBCA for resolution, but claimed the agency had failed to cooperate.
Describing the situation as administrative negligence, HURMA said the alleged disappearance of the file raised concerns about possible conspiracy or sabotage capable of depriving citizens of their lawful property rights.
The group also referred to public allegations that some officials collaborate with landlords to evict tenants and demolish properties without due process. However, it did not provide evidence to substantiate the claims.
HURMA argued that such actions, if proven, would amount to a violation of the constitutional rights to property and fair hearing as guaranteed under Section 44 of the 1999 Constitution.
The organisation demanded that LASBCA, within 14 days, produce the alleged missing file, provide a written update on the status of the seized property, investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the file, sanction any officials found culpable, and formally respond to its previous correspondence.
It warned that failure to comply within the stipulated period would leave it with no option but to petition Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State House of Assembly, the National Human Rights Commission and other relevant authorities, in addition to commencing legal action.
Copies of the petition were also forwarded to the Governor of Lagos State, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, the Lagos State House of Assembly and the National Human Rights Commission.
Meanwhile, all efforts by our correspondent to obtain LASBCA’s reaction to the allegations were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
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