Court Jails FCDA Staff 25 Years for Land Fraud in Abuja

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A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has sentenced a staff member of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Kinsley Eselebor, to 25 years in prison for defrauding a land buyer with forged documents.

Justice A.O. Musa delivered the judgment on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after finding Eselebor guilty on all five counts brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The court imposed seven years each on counts one to three and two years each on counts four and five, without an option of fine. The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning they will be served at the same time.

The prosecution told the court that Eselebor, who worked in the FCDA’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning, collected money from Moses Osinachi for two plots of land, identified as Plots 383 and 424, in Kubwa District Central Annex, Abuja, despite having no valid title to sell them.

According to the evidence, Eselebor used documents bearing the names Yusuf Lawan and Adegoke Asiwaju to convince Osinachi that the properties were genuine. Their relationship as neighbours and fellow church members, alongside Eselebor’s position in the FCDA, reportedly helped build the buyer’s confidence.

Osinachi later discovered the problem when he attempted to take possession of the land. Eselebor reportedly promised to provide alternative plots but failed to fulfil the promise. After unsuccessful attempts to recover his money, Osinachi petitioned the EFCC, which investigated the matter and prosecuted the case.

Reacting to the judgment, EFCC prosecution counsel Joshua Saidi described the conviction as a warning to those involved in land racketeering and the use of forged documents to defraud property buyers.

The case highlights the financial risks of buying land based solely on documents or assurances from individuals, including those who work in government agencies. Prospective buyers are advised to independently verify land ownership and title documents before making payments.

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