An Abuja-based property developer and the CEO, Homadil Realty Limited, Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac aka Hajia Bilkisu Ishaku Yusuf has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of engaging in intimidation and harassment against her over a property in Abuja which she said she duly acquired with the relevant document.
In a release she signed on Monday, Bilkisu Yusuf, a graduate of English language from University of Maiduguri also alleged that the anti-corruption agency has subjected her to media trials and false allegations, just to discredit her and damage her reputation.
Narrating her grouse with the commission, Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac who later changes her name to Hajia Bilkisu Ishaku Yusuf after being converted to a new religion said she purchased a land described as plot 4022 in the Guzape district of Abuja for which relevant documents were issued from both the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS) and the Development Control Department of the Federal Capital.
She said she took over the possession of the property and commenced development for over three years without any issue.
“After substantial progress, including roofing, plastering, and installing utilities, I received a call from the Development Control Department about a petition claiming I had taken over the land illegally. I provided my transaction documents for verification, and the issue was resolved. I continued with the finishing work, moved in with my family, and settled down.
“One morning, EFCC operatives stormed my house, chased away my staff, and left a notice on the building. They instructed me to report to their headquarters, which I did through my lawyers due to my business trip. The EFCC leveled numerous allegations against me, including the land issue. My lawyers requested a meeting with the complainant for fair hearing, but the EFCC refused, citing confidentiality. When my lawyers insisted, the EFCC threatened severe consequences if I did not hand over the property.
“Sensing a lack of fair hearing from the EFCC, I approached the court for justice. I obtained a restraining order against the EFCC, which they blatantly ignored by invading my house, detaining my husband and staff for fourteen days without charging them to court. This behavior by the EFCC reveals their intent to embarrass and humiliate my family and destroy my business,” she stated.
She accused EFCC of exposing her family to danger, ridiculing her and destroying her brand that took her years to build.
She said the petitioner is one faceless faceless YESUFU. Family, challenging the EFCC to reveal the true identity of the petitioner.
“The EFCC’s media publications revealed the petitioner as the faceless YESUFU family and exposed my financial standing, endangering my family. Despite court proceedings, the EFCC and the YESUFU family refuse to appear in court, opting for media trials and harassment instead.
“Recently, I embraced Islam and changed my name from Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac to Bilkisu Ishaku Aliyu, reflecting my new faith and identity. However, the EFCC has attempted to tarnish my reputation by falsely accusing me of fraudulently using multiple names. This baseless accusation is a deliberate attempt to undermine my credibility and discredit my legitimate business endeavors.
“I have also learned of plans to arrest me upon my return to Nigeria for making press statements about this issue”, she added.
She therefore urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene and call the EFCC to order. Personal Instagram
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