Oyo NIS Drags Fake Survey Peddler Suspect To Court, Urges Members To Be Vigilant
•By OYENIYI AWOJOODU
IBADAN — THE Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) Oyo state branch, has dragged an alleged fake survey peddler, Mr. Semiu Olaitan Olaiwon, before an Oyo State Magistrate Court in Ibadan North East Local Government.
NIS Oyo, in a statement signed by its Secretary, Surv. Adenike Oladipo, disclosed that the alleged fake survey peddler was caught on Wednesday, March 25, through the office of the Surveyor General.
Oladipo further stated that the suspect was caught with a fake survey plan containing identities of four qualified surveyors without their consent.
She added that the suspect was arraigned on six counts of charges, including forgery, impersonation, and other related offences.
“The suspect was granted bail but could not meet the conditions,” she said.
“He has therefore been remanded in prison custody, and the case has been adjourned till April 24, 2026.”
The Secretary urged NIS members to be vigilant so as to purge out quacks and other criminally-minded individuals who have been sabotaging efforts of NIS at curbing land scams in the state.
She urged the general public to always consult a registered surveyor on land matters to avoid financial loss and land conflicts.
She noted that a registered professional surveyor could be easily identified by a unique registration number and address from the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors.
“There are so many ways people are duping members of the public when it comes to land matters,” she said. “I want to advise our people to always consult a registered surveyor before they pay.
“This will help them to ascertain the genuineness of the person they are doing business with. It is always advisable to involve professionals before paying for land to forestall losing large amounts of money in the process of avoiding token professional fees.”