Land Dispute: Police Arrest 7 Over Murder of Lagos Engineer, Employer Cries Foul Play

Seven suspects have been arrested by operatives of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos, in connection with the gruesome murder of a site engineer, Badmus Monsur, during a violent attack on a Lagos State government-allocated property in the Agidingbi area of Lagos.  Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The incident, reportedly stemming from an ongoing land dispute, has now sparked allegations of attempted cover-up by powerful interests.

Employer Alleges Attempt to Pervert Justice

Speaking to journalists in Ikeja, the deceased’s employer, Alhaji Akeem Osuolale, Chairman of Nigercat Nigeria Group of Companies, raised alarm over alleged interference in the investigation, claiming that some high-ranking police officers were pressuring investigators to release the suspects.

“I commend the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, and CSP Oyewale for arresting seven suspects linked to my engineer’s murder,” Osuolale stated.

“But we are worried because in the past, some of these same killers were arrested and immediately released from Alausa and FCID, while our workers were left to suffer behind bars.”

Osuolale added that the same group had repeatedly threatened his life and that of his staff, claiming they have police protection.

“They openly bragged that they control the police. They stationed over 25 armed thugs who murdered my engineer,” he said.

Call for Government Intervention

The businessman made a passionate appeal to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging him to intervene and ensure justice is served in the matter.

“I am calling on Governor Sanwo-Olu to protect law-abiding citizens and ensure those behind this heinous act face the full wrath of the law,” he said.

Police: Investigation Ongoing

When contacted for comments, police authorities declined to provide further details, stating that investigation is ongoing.