Gwarinpa Estate Demolition: Tulwu Integrated Ltd. Sets the Record Straight

Tulwu Integrated Ltd has dismissed as false claims by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) that the company illegally encroached on FHA land measuring about 6,000 square metres along 5th Avenue, 52 Road, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, the management of Tulwu Integrated Ltd described the allegations as untrue, insisting that records in the custody of the FHA clearly contradict the Authority’s position.

According to Tulwu Integrated Ltd, the FHA had alleged that it initially allocated 16,000 square metres of land to Savannah Suites Ltd, which later assigned the property to Tulwu Integrated Properties Ltd, and that the company, through its Managing Director, Hajiya Sadiya, encroached on an additional 6,000 square metres, bringing the total to 22,000 square metres.

The company described these assertions as defamatory and misleading, stressing that its Managing Director had no involvement in land grabbing or any form of illegal encroachment. It also denied claims suggesting that a pregnant woman attacked armed police officers, noting that available photographs and videos contradict such narratives.
Tulwu Integrated Ltd stated that it had initially refrained from responding to the allegations, despite the fact that they conflicted with several years of FHA documents and correspondences acknowledging the company’s lawful possession of approximately 22,000 square metres of land. The firm said it was compelled to speak out to correct the record and counter what it described as attempts to justify an illegal demolition and the alleged assault on its Managing Director by armed policemen in public view.

The company further rejected claims that Savannah Suites Ltd had transferred only 16,000 square metres to it, or that it resorted to threats and boasted of political connections. According to Tulwu Integrated Ltd, no genuine effort was ever made by the FHA to resolve the matter, as there was, in its view, no dispute if the Authority’s own records, files, and institutional memory were properly consulted.

It maintained that its Managing Director was merely invited to the FHA office, where she stood by the truth and relied on documented evidence. The company said that had the FHA consulted its own institutional records, the allegation of encroachment on an additional 6,000 square metres would not have arisen.
Tulwu Integrated Ltd explained that the FHA originally allocated the land to Savannah Suites & Restaurant Ltd through a letter of allocation referenced FHA/LEM/GWA, which was later assigned to Tulwu Integrated Ltd via a consent letter dated March 13, 2013, with reference number FHA/LEM/GWAII. The FHA also approved the company’s application for conversion of use from hotel development to mixed-use development through a letter dated July 27, 2023, referenced FHA/LEM/GWA.II.
The company noted that the original allocation letter, signed by a former FHA Managing Director and Chief Executive, stated that the land measured approximately 16,000 square metres, “subject to survey.” It added that the same document also reflected a post-survey measurement of about 20,220.482 square metres, and that subsequent surveys reviewed the land size to approximately 22,000 square metres.
According to Tulwu Integrated Ltd, a later change-of-use approval letter issued by the FHA clearly stated that the land area was 22,017.233 square metres. It added that the sales agreement between the company and Savannah Suites equally confirmed the land size as 22,000 square metres.

The company argued that the numerous official letters and documents issued by the FHA over the years clearly demonstrate that no encroachment occurred. It emphasized that all FHA land allocation letters are issued “subject to survey,” and that all correspondences, billings, and payment receipts exchanged between the Authority and the company since 2013 consistently reflected a land size of 22,000 square metres.
Tulwu Integrated Ltd expressed surprise at what it described as a sudden reversal by the FHA, noting that it had obtained approvals and paid relevant fees over the years without any objection from the Authority. It stated that it fenced the land to secure it, having received the FHA’s approval to set out following conversion payments.
The company disclosed that in May 2025, it applied for approval of its development plan, submitting all required documents, including architectural, structural, engineering, and electrical designs, which were reportedly approved by relevant FHA departments. However, it said the Authority later refused to issue the necessary bill for payment to commence development.
According to the firm, a developer identified as Aiben Properties Limited subsequently carved out about 6,000 square metres from its land, prompting complaints to the FHA that allegedly went unaddressed. It claimed that without prior notice, the developer, allegedly backed by FHA officials and armed police officers, entered the land, damaged its fence, and began development.
Tulwu Integrated Ltd said it approached the court, which on July 1, 2025, in suit number FCT/HC/B/CV/227/2025, ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending determination of the case, which is scheduled to be heard in January 2026.
The company maintained that it rebuilt parts of the demolished fence only to secure the land and prevent misuse, and denied erecting any new structures apart from the existing fence and gatehouse. It also rejected claims that it continued development despite the ongoing court case.
The firm further alleged that on December 15, 2025, armed police officers accompanied by FHA staff returned to the site, demolished the fence, and physically assaulted its Managing Director, who is pregnant. It said her husband was also arrested during the incident and taken to the Gwarinpa Police Station.
According to the company, two days later, the developer allegedly moved equipment and personnel to the site at night and began excavation, prompting the firm to return to court for additional restraining orders, which it said were duly served on the FHA.
Tulwu Integrated Ltd said it made the clarification not to engage in a dispute with the FHA, but to correct what it described as a misleading public statement. The company reaffirmed its commitment to due process and lawful business practices, stressing that it would continue to pursue all legal avenues to protect its rights, regardless of position or influence.