Drama unfolds as tenant sells landlord’s 4-bedroom duplex for ₦83 million, disappears with money
The incident was shared by a Nigerian lawyer identifed as @theomonilelawyer on TikTok.
According to the lawyer, the tenant had been living in the property for seven years.
Speaking further, he stated that the tenant forged documents, which included deed of assignment, survey plan, and receipt from the Okota family, to convince a buyer to purchase the property.
After payment, the tenant requested a four-month extension to vacate the property, claiming he needed time to find a new settlement.
The fraud was exposed after the agent discovered a tenant claimed ownership, contradicting its rental status.
Meanwhile, the property owner has returned to Nigeria, and the case is currently under police investigation.
Emphasizing the importance of inquiry, the lawyer cautioned, “Verify property before buying. Don’t be a victim of land scammers or house purchase scammers”.
Watch the video below….
@theomonilelawyer The ₦83 Million Okota Scam – How a Tenant Sold His Landlord’s House! Meet Onyeka. He wasn’t the landlord of a 4-bedroom duplex in Okota, Lagos. He was just a tenant. But Onyeka had bigger plans. He forged land documents – family receipts, survey plan, and even a fake deed of assignment – all in his name. To make it believable, he acted like a rich homeowner and even lived inside the house. Then, he linked up with an agent who marketed the property. Soon enough, a buyer with ₦83 million showed up. The buyer? He didn’t verify anything. He didn’t ask the community, didn’t confirm ownership, didn’t check with the Okota family, nothing. He saw Onyeka living there, believed the fake papers, and paid up. Onyeka even asked for 4 months to “move out” after the sale, and the buyer agreed. By the time the buyer tried to move in, Onyeka had vanished. The landlord abroad was shocked to return and find someone claiming ownership of his house. Result: The buyer lost ₦83 million. The police are now involved. Onyeka? Still missing. Moral of the story: Never buy property in Lagos without verification. Tenants can pose as landlords. Fake papers are everywhere. Don’t be the next victim. #fyp #foryoupage #OmonileLawyer #realestatefraudlagos #nigeria
