Supreme Court 14TH DECEMBER 2018.
Justices: MARY UKAEGO PETER-ODILI, J.S.C. (Presided), OLUKAYODE ARIWOOLA, J.S.C.
KUDIRAT MOTONMORI OLATOKUNBO KEKERE-EKUN, J.S.C.
AMINA ADAMU AUGIE, J.S.C. (Read the Leading Judgment), SIDI DAUDA BAGE, J.S.C.
Subject Matter(s):
A Notice of acquisition to be served on owner or occupier
Government to comply strictly with procedure for acquisition of land

Acquisition of land by Government from individuals, reallocated to
another individual or is not public purpose
Basic rules of statutory interpretation
Mischief Rule.
Final Order: Appeal allowed.
Cross-appeal struck out.