Court Jails FCDA Official for Land Racketeering in Abuja
Kinsley Eselebor Sentenced After Conviction Over Fraudulent Sale of Two Plots in Kubwa
ABUJA, Nigeria — The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has convicted Kinsley Eselebor, an official of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), over a land fraud case involving two plots in Kubwa District Central Annex, Abuja. Justice A.O. Musa delivered the judgment on October 28, 2026, finding him guilty on five counts.
The case involved Moses Osinachi, who reportedly paid Eselebor for two plots of land. According to the prosecution, Eselebor used forged conveyance documents and falsely represented that he could transfer ownership of the properties. The buyer later discovered that the defendant had no valid title to transfer.
The court sentenced Eselebor to seven years’ imprisonment on each of three counts and two years on each of the remaining two counts, without an option of fine. The sentences are to run concurrently, making the effective prison term seven years rather than 25 years.
The prosecution said the case followed a petition by the buyer after efforts to resolve the dispute and recover his money proved unsuccessful. The conviction highlights the risks of fraudulent property transactions and the importance of independently verifying land titles before making payments.
