Lawyer Seeks IGP’s intervention over refusal of Spring Hall British School to vacate property

By Vivian Okejeme, Abuja

The Inspector-Geneal of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has been called upon to intervene in the refusal of the proprietor and Chairman of Spring Hall British School, Mr Stanley Jegede to vacate a property located in the Maitama District of Abuja, after it was sold to new owner.
The new owner of the property, Moxie Communication Limited, through its lawyer, Barrister Victor Giwa, in a letter dated August 25, 2023, called for the intervention of the IGP to avert breach of public peace.
He said after the property was purchased, the school was notified but Mr Jegede has allegedly frustrated and intimidated our staff on the premises through threats, bullying and other devices.
Barrister Giwa said, “Our Client by a DEED of Assignment and Contract of sales dated 13th of June 2023 respectively purchased the property described above from Mabon Estate Limited.
“The said property is used as school by one Stanley Jegede, the proprietor and Chairman of Spring Hall British School hereafter referred to as suspect.
“Our client on the purchase of premises and take over had notified the suspects through several letters of the desire of our client to renovate it premises on the bases of fit for purpose.”