The Ogun State Government has firmly cautioned a senior police officer from the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja, Assistant Inspector General of Police Enyinnaya Adiogu, to halt any unauthorized investigation into a land grabbing controversy involving the World Mission Agency (WMA), which oversees Living Faith Church Worldwide in Sango-Ota.
In an official correspondence dated May 23, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, expressed strong disapproval of the officer’s actions, emphasizing that the matter is already under judicial scrutiny. He noted that Ibuoye, who is currently facing charges for forceful entry and land takeover, has no legal basis to file fresh complaints with the police headquarters.
Ogungbade stressed that it is a well-established legal principle that once a case is before a court, no external body should engage in activities that could interfere with the court’s authority. He questioned the rationale behind a defendant turning complainant while actively standing trial since 2025.
The Attorney General further accused Ibuoye of disregarding due process by approaching the Force Headquarters after allegedly trespassing on WMA’s land, which the government confirmed is legally owned and supported by official documents and approvals from the state.
Providing context, Ogungbade explained that WMA acquired the land in 2001 from a family recognized by the Ogun State High Court as the legitimate owners. The organization had since fenced the property. However, Ibuoye and another individual reportedly demolished the fence, took over more than 100 acres, and engaged in illegal sand mining that caused significant damage.
The state government has directed AIG Adiogu to terminate any parallel inquiries, withdraw all summons issued to WMA officials, and adhere to prior directives from the Inspector General of Police against duplicating case files. The government also praised past and current police leadership for their efforts to curb such abuses, warning that non-compliance may lead to legal action.