A land ownership dispute in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has escalated, with a private firm accusing a retired Major General of forcibly taking over a disputed plot with the help of armed soldiers, even as a police investigation into the matter remains unresolved.
Manec Homes Limited says Maj-Gen. Ali Wilson (rtd) seized Plot No. 446 in Cadastral Zone C01, Karmo District, Abuja, despite the ongoing probe into rival ownership claims over the property.
The dispute first came to light through a petition filed with the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, by Manec Homes Limited’s solicitors, Royal Law House Attorneys. The petition, dated June 22, 2026, and signed by the firm’s lead partner, Barrister Realwan Okpanachi, accused Wilson of criminal trespass, armed intimidation, threat to life, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace, among other allegations.
According to the petition, Wilson had stormed the property on June 20 while armed, in an attempt to take control of the land.
The firm alleges the situation worsened on July 18, when Wilson returned to the site accompanied by armed soldiers and forcibly took over the land. Manec Homes says military personnel remain stationed on the property.
Both parties have submitted ownership documents to police as part of the investigation. Police have written to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) seeking confirmation of the property’s rightful ownership — a request that predates the alleged forcible takeover, according to Okpanachi.
Speaking by phone, Okpanachi maintained that the land belongs to his client and said the case remains under police review pending FCDA’s response.
Wilson was contacted by phone for comment but declined to respond after being informed of the nature of the inquiry. Subsequent attempts to reach him by text message went unanswered.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as new information becomes available.
