FCT – A property development firm, K.C Bencharis Nig Ltd, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nigeria Police, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps over what it described as an alleged act of land grabbing by Baye Homes Ltd in the Kuchiyako I and II area behind Imprest Construction site, Kuje, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Aside the petitions, in a strongly worded pre-action notice dated January 28, 2026, and signed by Jonathan Machefem, of Sola Ojo & Attorneys, the solicitors to the claimant accused Baye Homes Ltd of trespass and unlawful representation of ownership over a parcel of land they insist belongs to their client.
The letter, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of Baye Homes Ltd, alleged that the company had erected a signboard on the disputed land and was marketing it to prospective buyers without lawful title.
“We are solicitors to the owner of the parcel of land in Kuchiyako I and II behind Imprest Construction site, Kuje FCT-Abuja, wherein you placed your signboard with intention to sell to interested parties as an estate developer,” the letter read.
The solicitors maintained that their client is “the lawful owner and/or person in lawful possession” of the land and described the action of Baye Homes as an unauthorised occupation.
“It has come to our attention, and we have personally verified, that Baye Homes Ltd placed a signboard on the said land, thereby representing either expressly or by implication that your company has ownership or proprietary interest therein,” the letter stated.
They further noted that Baye Homes Ltd had not disclosed any lawful interest in the land.
“We are not aware of, and you have not disclosed, any lawful interest, title, or right held by Baye Homes Ltd over the said land. In the absence of such lawful interest, your company’s entry upon the land and its public representations constitute unauthorised occupation and continuing trespass under Nigerian law,” the solicitors wrote.
The law firm issued what it described as a formal demand for proof of title, requesting that Baye Homes Ltd produce documentation evidencing ownership or interest in the land.
The documents demanded include a Certificate of Occupancy, a duly registered Deed of Assignment, a registered survey plan, and a clear chain of title documents.
“TAKE NOTICE, that we hereby formally request that Baye Homes Ltd produce documentation evidencing ownership or interest in the said land,” the letter emphasised.
Pending the production of the documents, the solicitors directed the company to “immediately cease all representations, marketing activities, and any acts suggesting ownership or control of the land.”
The firm described the letter as a First Pre-Action Notice and formal Notice of Trespass, giving Baye Homes Ltd an opportunity to clarify its position within seven to 14 days.
The firm also disclosed plans to apply for interim and/or interlocutory injunctions restraining Baye Homes Ltd, “its officers, agents, and privies” from entering upon the land, maintaining or erecting signboards, and marketing, advertising, selling, or otherwise dealing with the land pending the determination of the suit.
In addition, the solicitors said that upon the institution of court proceedings or the grant of injunctive relief, they would cause a public notice to be published informing members of the public that ownership of the land is under dispute.
“The ownership of the land is under dispute, and Baye Homes Ltd has failed to produce proof of title despite formal demand, for the sole purpose of protecting my proprietary interest and preventing further trespass,” the notice is expected to state.
Beyond civil litigation, K.C Bencharis Nig Ltd, said it would escalate the matter to relevant authorities.
The company which also petitioned security agencies over the matter said it will stop at nothing in ensuring charges are pressed against the accused and justice.
Despite the strong language, the solicitors said the letter was written in good faith and intended to allow Baye Homes Ltd resolve the matter amicably.
“This letter is written in good faith and is intended to provide Baye Homes Ltd with an opportunity to resolve this matter amicably by promptly producing valid proof of title and removing all signboards and representations from the land,” the letter concluded.
When contacted over the allegations, the Chief Executive Officer of Baye Homes Ltd, Zubeidah Abdulrahaman, distanced her company from ownership of the disputed land, insisting that all enquiries be directed to one Raymond, whom she described as the one who invited her to market the land.
She said,“You should direct this letter to the owner of the whole land, which is Raymond. I’m sure this person already told you. My company is only invited to market. I don’t want my brand involved. I’m not the original allottee, please. I’m a marketer, not the landlord.”
Efforts to speak to Raymond were not successful as he neither picked up his call nor responded to text messages sent to him.
