4 Reportedly Killed, 5 Injured During Clash Over Asaba Land
- A violent dispute broke out over ownership of a piece of land at Kilometre 1, Asaba–Benin Expressway
- It was gathered that four persons were feared dead and five others reportedly sustained gunshot injuries
- The caretaker of the affected property, Dalha Muhammad, narrated how the clash started on Monday, November 24, 2025
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Asaba, Delta State - Four persons were feared dead and five others injured over ownership of a piece of land at Kilometre 1, Asaba–Benin Expressway, Delta State.
The caretaker of the property, Dalha Muhammad, said the tragic incident occurred after armed vigilante operatives arrived at the compound in several vehicles and attempted to eject the tenants.
Muhammad said the group opened fire when the tenants refused to vacate the premises on Monday, November 24, 2025.
As reported by Vanguard, Muhammad claimed that four tenants died on the spot.
He added that the injured are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds at St. Rebecca Hospital, Asaba.
Witnesses alleged that despite alerting police during Monday’s attack, officers arrived only after the assailants had left.
The tenants identified two of the deceased as Kabiru Abdullahi and one Mohammed, while two of the injured were named as Baba Ado and Muzan.
Chairman of Abraka Quarters, Alhaji Auwalu Dalhatu, said security operatives had earlier visited and directed the occupants to vacate the property on November 21, 2025.
The security operatives directed the occupants to vacate the property.
Dalhatu said the tenants relied on an existing court judgment, which they said affirmed Mr. Kingsley Ijebuonwu as their landlord.
He also stated that the tenants reported the earlier threat to the B Division Police Station, where they were assured of protection.
Kwara community clash over land dispute
Recall that a violent communal clash over a disputed cashew farm in Kwara State left two people dead and several others injured, forcing residents to flee.
The long-standing land dispute between Osi and Ẹpẹ-Opin communities escalated when Osi youths were confronted while harvesting cashews.
Community leaders from both sides have blamed each other for the violence, while the police remain silent despite growing tension and calls for intervention.
Land dispute allegations: Pastor Ashimolowo warns against defamation
Legit.ng also reported that Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo denied allegations of illegally selling land belonging to Bluestone Garden City Limited.
The cleric, through his lawyers, clarified that the dispute is between Arch-View Investments Limited and Bluestone, not him as an individual.
The pastor's legal team, which released the details of the issue, including a mediation effort by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, warned against defamatory statements, urging that any disputes be resolved through legal channels.
Source: Legit.ng
