Land dispute turned into media punishment: The case of Colleen Mero Yesufu vs Rebecca Omokamo

Author: Daily Post StaffPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Land dispute turned into media punishment: The case of Colleen Mero Yesufu vs Rebecca Omokamo

The article criticizes the campaign of petitions, media attacks, and state pressure led by Colleen Mero Yesufu against Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac in a land dispute over Plot 4022. Rebecca has not been convicted of any offense and pleads not guilty, but Yesufu has filed over 50 letters and petitioned multiple government agencies, including the Presidency and EFCC. The article decries trial by media and highlights that the EFCC's seizure of the property was presented as restitution to Yesufu, though it is merely an interim measure and not a final judgment.

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