Treasure Suites: CSOs Demand Probe Into Alleged Forceful Eviction in Abuja

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations on Human Rights, Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria has demanded an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into the alleged forceful eviction of occupants of Treasure Suites, located at Plot 66, 1st Avenue, off Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business District, Abuja.

The Coalition, which made the demand at a World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday, said the August 6, 2026 incident had raised serious concerns over the rule of law, due process and protection of property rights.

According to the Coalition, documents, representations and testimonies made available to it contained serious allegations concerning the manner in which occupants were allegedly removed from the premises. It called for an investigation to establish who authorised the operation, the legal authority relied upon, whether a court order existed and, if so, precisely what the order authorised.

The group also demanded clarification over the alleged involvement of security and law-enforcement personnel in the operation. It urged the Inspector-General of Police and other relevant authorities to establish the identities of any officers involved, the instructions they received and the legal authority under which they acted. The Coalition stressed that law-enforcement agencies should uphold the law and protect citizens rather than determine property disputes outside established legal processes.

The civil society organisation further called for any allegations involving the loss, destruction, removal or interference with the personal or business property of affected occupants to be properly documented and investigated. It said that where loss or damage is established and liability determined, appropriate restitution, compensation or other remedies should follow in accordance with the law.

The Coalition also appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that relevant federal institutions handle the matter professionally, impartially and without political interference. It said Nigeria’s efforts to attract domestic and foreign investment and strengthen democratic institutions depended on respect for property rights, contractual obligations, due process and the integrity of institutions responsible for administering justice.

While demanding accountability where wrongdoing is established, the Coalition cautioned that its intervention should not be interpreted as a judicial determination of ownership or criminal culpability. It said such questions must be determined by competent authorities on the basis of admissible evidence and applicable law, stressing that “no person is above the law, no government is above the law, and no institution is above the law.”

The Coalition, led by its National Coordinator, Amb. Timothy Ihemadu, said it would continue to monitor developments and pursue peaceful and constitutional means of advocacy. It called on all parties to submit their claims to the appropriate judicial and administrative processes, urging authorities to investigate the allegations, establish the truth, protect affected persons and hold accountable anyone found culpable through due process.