An Abuja-based property developer, Mr. Sally Biose, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC), alleging unlawful arrest, intimidation, and continued police involvement in a land dispute currently before the courts.
In a petition dated February 16, 2026, and addressed to PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (Rtd), Biose raised concerns about the conduct of officers of the Nigeria Police Force, including personnel attached to the IGP Monitoring Unit, Abuja. He argued that the actions complained of relate to a matter already subject to ongoing civil and criminal proceedings.
According to the petition, Biose was arrested in Asaba, Delta State, on February 15, 2026. His legal representatives contended that he is not named in any criminal charge connected to the disputed property and maintained that the arrest occurred despite pending court cases.
The petition linked the controversy to a protracted land dispute involving Bonatec Nigeria Limited and former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, noting that multiple suits are pending before the High Courts and the Court of Appeal in Abuja.
Biose’s legal team further alleged that police officers were present during the demolition of a property associated with their client on October 14, 2024. They claimed that relevant regulatory authorities were not involved, adding that the agencies referenced later clarified their positions regarding the incident.
The petition also stated that a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Biose against the police is pending before the FCT High Court. It cited several ongoing civil and criminal matters, referencing the legal principle of lis pendens, which discourages interference in cases already before the courts.
Biose urged the PSC to review the circumstances surrounding the arrest and other actions outlined in the petition. His lawyers argued that clarity on police engagement in disputes of this nature would help sustain public confidence in law enforcement institutions.
As of press time, neither the Police Service Commission nor the Nigeria Police Force had issued an official response.
