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The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has been called upon to intervene in the alleged refusal of the management of Spring Hall British School, to vacate a property located in the Maitama District of Abuja, after it was sold to a new owner.
The petitioner, 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 the management has allegedly frustrated and intimidated their 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.
“Our client on the purchase of premises and take over had notified the management of the school through several letters of the desire of our client to renovate it premises on the bases of fit for purpose.
“Surprisingly, after several letters and discussion, the management has deliberately and with the intention of causing breach of public frustrated and intimidated our staff on the premises through threats, bullying and other devices.
These acts have stunted the renovation work of our client on his premises.
“The management have refused and failed to remove items and belongings from our property to enable our client continuous work.
“This action by the school management is provocative, and capable of instigating serious resistance from our client’s staff and workers, which may eventually lead to break down of law and Order in the premises.
“It is on this note that we are writing to you for your INTERVENTION to avert actions capable of breach of public peace.”
