The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation has requested a police investigation into allegations of intimidation and destruction of property at River Park Estate, Abuja.

This directive is contained in official correspondence issued by the then Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, M.B. Abubakar, and reviewed by Nairametrics.

The intervention comes several months after an Abuja High Court fixed a date for the Inspector-General of Police to arraign three Ghanaian nationals and a Nigerian lawyer over forgery allegations linked to an alleged illegal allocation of 99 million shares associated with River Park Estate.

In the correspondence dated December 30, 2025, Abubakar disclosed that a comprehensive review of police investigation reports and case files revealed no prima facie evidence of forgery or any related criminal offence against the affected individuals under Charge No: CR/402/25.

Those named in the directive include Mr. Samuel Esson Jonah, Mr. Kojo Ansah Mensah, Mr. Victor Quainoo, and Mr. Abu Arome, Esq.

The Attorney-General of the Federation faulted the conclusions reached by the Inspector-General of Police Monitoring Unit, headed by Akin Fakorede, describing the findings as misleading and inconsistent with the burden and standard of proof required to establish criminal liability.

According to the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Monitoring Unit allegedly attempted to criminalise what is fundamentally a commercial dispute involving ownership structure, shareholding arrangements, and contractual obligations, an approach deemed contrary to Section 8(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.

The AGF also criticised statements attributed to the IGP Monitoring Unit and the then Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, during a press conference held on June 27, 2025.

At the press conference, certain individuals, including Paul Odili, were publicly described as the “owners” and “managers” of River Park Estate without any judicial determination.

The Attorney-General maintained that the police have no jurisdiction to determine land ownership or adjudicate contractual disputes and warned that prejudicial public statements could undermine pending court proceedings.

While dismissing the forgery allegations, the AGF acknowledged complaints alleging destruction of property, criminal intimidation, and assaults on staff, agents, customers, and residents of River Park Estate.

These acts were alleged to have been carried out by thugs acting on the directives of Paul Odili.

In response to these complaints, the AGF formally requested the Nigeria Police Force to investigate the allegations thoroughly and ensure adequate security within the estate.

The directive further instructed the police to safeguard lives and property and to guarantee the peaceful enjoyment of River Park Estate by all residents.

Additionally, the Attorney-General ordered the immediate termination of the criminal case instituted against Mr. Jonah, Mr. Mensah, Mr. Quainoo, and Mr. Arome.

On the alleged unlawful expropriation of shares, the AGF directed the Corporate Affairs Commission to immediately rescind all administrative actions taken on the basis of what was described as the discredited report of the IGP Monitoring Unit.

The Justice Ministry also warned against any conduct capable of undermining the authority, integrity, and independence of the courts.

M.B. Abubakar, who issued the directive in his capacity as Director of Public Prosecutions, has since retired from the Federal Ministry of Justice, according to Nairametrics.

He has been succeeded by Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, a former prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu.

Court proceedings relating to the River Park Estate dispute remain pending before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

As of press time, the next adjourned date had not been communicated to Nairametrics.

The development underscores one of the most closely watched real estate disputes in recent times, involving both Nigerian and Ghanaian interests and drawing sustained attention from law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

River Park Estate occupies a strategic location along Airport Road in Abuja, making it one of the most valuable real estate assets in the Federal Capital Territory.

Nairametrics reported that allegations of land grabbing and unlawful possession have been increasing across the FCT, prompting intensified enforcement actions by the FCT Administration amid public criticism.

While the police initially pursued criminal charges, including fraud and land grabbing in relation to River Park Estate, the Attorney-General’s intervention signals a shift towards treating key aspects of the dispute as civil and commercial in nature.

Although Paul Odili and others retain the right to pursue their claims through the courts, the AGF, acting under constitutional powers, may apply for the withdrawal of criminal charges at any stage of proceedings, an authority previously exercised in high-profile cases involving multinational firms such as MTN.