Alleged Land Scam: PWAN Denies Ordering Arrest of Activist Scott Iguma
Real estate firm PWAN Group has strongly denied any involvement in the recent arrest and detention of activist Scott Iguma, who has been vocal about alleged malpractice in land allocation.
The company responded after Iguma’s legal team—via an Instagram post—accused PWAN and its founder, Augustine Onwumere, of orchestrating his arrest through the Nigerian Police at Panti, Yaba. But PWAN insists the claim is “entirely false, malicious, and misleading.” Eyes Of Lagos reports,
📍The Backstory: Land Receipts, No Land?
Scott Iguma, a social justice advocate, had taken to social media weeks ago, accusing PWAN Group of defrauding land buyers by issuing mere receipts without actual land allocation. His claims drew public attention and raised concerns about transparency in Nigeria’s fast-growing real estate industry.
However, PWAN fired back, stating that Iguma had been running a smear campaign, refusing peaceful dialogue despite repeated invitations.
“We extended multiple invitations to Mr. Iguma for peaceful dialogue—offers he publicly declined,” PWAN said.
🚓 “We Didn’t Order His Arrest” – PWAN Fires Back
PWAN maintains it had nothing to do with Iguma’s current legal predicament, adding that it is not a law enforcement agency and has no power to arrest or detain anyone.
“According to reliable information, Mr Iguma was arrested for allegedly evading lawful police invitations and for a reported altercation with officers at Panti,” PWAN clarified.
The company also emphasized that any claims suggesting otherwise are an abuse of social media and advised that legal issues be handled through the courts, not Instagram stories.
🏛️ Court Orders Detention
As of Thursday afternoon, Iguma was officially remanded in custody by the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikoyi. Singer and activist KokoPee, who has been supporting Scott, posted a video confirming the court order.
“Scott has been remanded until Monday. He’s in there for fighting for the people. Did he kill someone?” — KokoPee asked, visibly emotional.
⚖️ PWAN Urges Calm, Trusts Legal Process
PWAN reiterated its commitment to the rule of law, ethics, and transparency in Nigeria’s real estate industry.
“Truth does not scream—it endures.”
The company has called on media outlets, bloggers, and the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims, and allow the courts to handle the matter without external pressure.
💡 What This Means for Nigerian Real Estate
This case highlights a growing tension between activism and accountability in Nigeria’s real estate space. With multiple land fraud scandals in the past, public trust is fragile, and both companies and whistleblowers are now under intense scrutiny.