The Ogun State Police Command announced that it will arraign two suspects, Oluwaseyi Olaleye and Tirisimiyu Balogun, over an alleged ₦11 million farmland fraud that took place in the state.
The alleged fraud involved the acquisition and sale of agricultural land in Ogun, with the police claiming that the suspects misappropriated the funds through deceptive transactions. The amount in question, ₦11 million, is said to have been obtained by exploiting the state’s land registration system.
Suspects
- Oluwaseyi Olaleye
- Tirisimiyu Balogun
The police said the arraignment will be held at the Ogun State Police Command headquarters, where the suspects are expected to appear before the court to face the charges. The case is part of a broader effort by authorities to curb land‑related fraud in the region.
Farmland fraud has become a growing concern in Nigeria, with several high‑profile cases emerging in recent years. Ogun state, located in the southwestern part of the country, is a key agricultural hub, making it a frequent target for such schemes.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>