Lawyer seeks NIA DG’s intervention over illegal trespass on property by officers
An Abuja-based lawyer, Barrister Victor Giwa, has called for the intervention of the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, NIA, over alleged illegal trespass on a property located on Plot 1682, Zone 7 Wuse by officers of the organization.
The lawyer, on behalf of a firm, A and R International Investment Limited, in a letter dated October 14, 2025, and addressed to the NIA DG, said following the illegal intrusion and trespass on the property, the trespassers have started destroying some parts of the property.
Giwa, Lead Partner, Victor Giwa and Associate, told the DG that the NIA, as one of the best security agencies in the country, its officers should not be involved in such unprofessional conduct. According to him, the said property, which was occupied and managed by his clients through their agents since 2009, have been trespassed, barricaded, taken over by armed officers of the NIA.
Giwa said, “This occupation and trespass took place shortly after our clients’ agent took writ from the court to vacate some persons who held over some flats for a number of years without payment of their rents.
“All efforts to inquire about the reason for the occupation, trespass of our clients’ property by your armed officers have proved abortive and was greeted with threats.
“It was also discovered that shortly after the illegal intrusion and trespass on the property, the trespassers have started destruction of some part of the property.
“It’s on the basis of the worrisome development that we as counsel has written this letter to you in order to call your urgent attention to this situation.
“Sir, it is our position, that the activities of your officers in the said property is intimidating, unlawful, and illegal, aimed at forcefully taking possession of our clients’ property without lawful authority.
“We believe as one of the best security agencies in the country, your officers should not be named or seen in such characterisation.
“Our search and inquiry at Abuja Geographical Information System, (AGIS) still shows that the property is still covered under the Certificate of occupancy (C of O) belonging to our clients. Attached is the copy of the C of O and the search report of the property for your perusal.
“We are accordingly demanding that you direct the withdrawal of your officers on our clients’ property immediately to allow our clients continue the usage of their property.”