FUNAAB Warns Public Against Illegal Sale of University Land by Suspected Land Grabbers

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has warned members of the public against purchasing any portion of its land, following reports of illegal encroachment and unauthorised land sales by suspected land grabbers.

In a public advisory issued by the university, the management disclosed that the illegal activities began on June 12, 2026, when suspected land grabbers allegedly entered and cleared parts of the institution's land bordering the Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority while falsely claiming to be acting under the authority of the Ogun State Government.

According to the university, despite an initial intervention by the Divisional Police Officer of the Harmony Division, the suspected encroachers continued their activities.

FUNAAB further revealed that after the university erected signboards on June 25, 2026, declaring that the land belongs to the institution and was not for sale, the suspected land grabbers allegedly removed the signboards and proceeded to demolish sections of the university's perimeter fence.

The university stressed that no portion of its land is available for sale and warned that any transaction involving the land is illegal and will not be recognised by either the institution or the government.

FUNAAB also disclosed that it has petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command Headquarters, Abeokuta, seeking urgent intervention, investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the alleged encroachment.

The university urged members of the public, prospective buyers and other stakeholders to avoid entering into any agreement or transaction with the suspected land grabbers, noting that protecting the institution's land is essential to preserving its mandate of teaching, research and community service.