Property fraud continues to cost unsuspecting Nigerians millions of naira every year. One of the latest flashpoints is Trans-Nkisi Phase 1, Onitsha, where the Anambra State Ministry of Lands has issued a strong public warning over unauthorised parceling and sale of government land.
This blog post breaks down the facts, the risks to buyers, and what you must do to protect yourself.
OFFICIAL STATUS OF TRANS NKISSI PHASE 1
According to official records at the Anambra State Ministry of Lands, Trans-Nkisi Phase 1:
- Belongs to the Anambra State Government.
- Was lawfully allocated to private individuals and organisations in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Has several legitimate beneficiaries who already possess valid Building Approvals and Certificates of Occupancy (C of O).
This means the land is not family land, not communal land, and not available for fresh sales.
UMUOSODI FAMILY CLAIMS DECLARED FRAUDULENT
The Ministry has specifically raised alarm over claims by members of the Umuosodi family of Onitsha, who are allegedly:
👉 Parceling portions of the land
👉 Advertising it for sale
👉 Presenting themselves as owners
IMPORTANT FACT
The Umuosodi family, along with other affected families, were fully compensated with alternative plots many years ago, long before the current administration.
🛑 Any ongoing sale or ownership claim by the family within Trans-Nkisi Phase 1 is fraudulent and illegal.
SERIOUS RISK OF DEMOLITION
The Anambra State Physical Planning Board has also issued a clear warning:
❌ ANY ILLEGAL STRUCTURES ERECTED ON TRANS-NKISI PHASE 1 WILL BE DEMOLISHED.
This means:
- Buying the land does not protect you.
- Fencing the land does not protect you.
- Building on the land does not protect you.
Once the land is confirmed as government-owned and illegally occupied, demolition is inevitable.
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC
If you are considering buying land in or around Trans-Nkisi Phase 1, take these steps seriously:
❌ DO NOT buy land from individuals or groups claiming ownership on behalf of the Umuosodi family.
✅ ALWAYS VERIFY the land status directly with the Anambra State Ministry of Lands.
❌ DO NOT rely on receipts, family agreements, or survey plans alone.
✅ CONFIRM title history, allocation records, and government consent.
REMEMBER: POSSESSION IS NOT OWNERSHIP.
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THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY:
Madueke Enwere
Real Estate Lawyer | Chief Superintendent of Police| Founder, EncumberedProperties.com (the only real estate frauds prevention platform)