Last Updated on July 7, 2026 by Olasunkanmi Olajide

ILLEGAL SALE OF FUNAAB LAND BY LAND GRABBERS

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) hereby alerts the general public to ongoing illegal activities involving the encroachment and purported sale of the University land by unauthorised
individuals.

On 12th June, 2026, land grabbers unlawfully entered and began clearing portions of FUNAAB’s land bordering the Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority, falsely claiming authority under the State Government. Despite initial intervention by the Divisional Police Officer, Harmony Division, these individuals have continued their illegal activities. On 25th June, 2026, after the University erected signboards declaring “This land belongs to FUNAAB and is not for sale”, the land grabbers removed the signboards and commenced demolition of sections of the University’s perimeter fence.

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 University has already taken legal steps by petitioning the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command Headquarters, Abeokuta, and calling on all relevant authorities to intervene, investigate, and prosecute those responsible.

We strongly advise members of the public, unsuspecting buyers, and stakeholders to refrain from entering into any agreement or transaction with these land grabbers. Protecting the University’s land is vital to safeguarding its mission of education, research, and service to the nation.

T. A. Adeniyi, Ph.D, JP.

Registrar
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
July 3, 2026