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Abuja-based Landlady Arrested For Renting Out Property That Wasn’t Hers For 17 years

A woman identified as Princess Helen Abang was remanded in Suleja Custodial Centre for falsifying property documents.

Helen Abang falsified ownership of a two-story building with six units of three-bedroom flats.

Reports from Yabaleftonline.ng say she was remanded by Hon. Justice K.N. Ogbonnaya of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Zuba.

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The original owner of the apartment, Mrs. Elizabeth Ego Olejeme learned of Helen’s scheme in 2006 and had been fighting to reclaim her property.

Abuja-based lady arrested for falsifying property documents for 17 years

However, she failed to reclaim the assets until Helen was apprehended on November 7, 2022.

The trespasser missed two court dates and a bench warrant was issued for her arrest.

According to Mrs Elizabeth Olejeme’s legal representative, the accused rented out 5 flats in the building and used the proceeds to prevent the owner from recovering the property since 2006.

Abang was brought before a judge where she pleaded not guilty for the seven counts measured against her.

The judge postponed her bail application hearing till November 25 with sunstantial suit hearing slated for December 13-15, 2022.

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Mercy Eke Splashes Millions on New Mansion in Lagos

In another news, Mercy Eke, an ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, has added a new house to her portfolio, making her the town’s newest landlady.

The reality star took to social media to share proof of ownership documents for the property.

Mercy expressed her gratitude for her recent purchase and took advantage of the opportunity to show off her new luxury designer outfits.

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