Businessman Adan Haji Isaack accused of hiring goons to harass Law Professor over Peponi Road Land
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Tension is brewing in Westlands after Somali businessman Adan Haji Isaack was accused of harassing and forcefully evicting a city law professor from his property.
The conflict revolves around a 1.2-acre piece of land located along Peponi Road, an area known for its high-value properties and frequent land wrangles.
According to reports filed at the Spring Valley Police Station, Adan Haji allegedly hired a group of goons to intimidate and harass the rightful owner, Professor Lumumba Nyaberi.
Professor Lumumba’s Ordeal
Professor Nyaberi, aged 60, is a respected lawyer, lecturer, and law professor at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
He is said to have faced multiple threats and physical confrontations after trying to protect his property from what he described as “powerful individuals using money and connections to grab land.”
The harassment reportedly began when he put up a legal fight to defend his title deed and prevent any illegal occupation of the land.
According to the report filed under an OB number at Spring Valley Police Station, the businessman’s alleged goons stormed the professor’s premises armed with machetes and crude weapons.
They are said to have destroyed structures and intimidated the workers on-site. Witnesses claimed the gang warned the professor to vacate or face dire consequences, an incident that has since left him living in fear.
Allegations Against Adan Haji Isaack
The businessman is accused of orchestrating the entire harassment campaign by using force and intimidation to take control of the land.
Police sources have confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that Adan Haji Isaack is yet to be arrested, as officers continue gathering evidence and witness statements.
The case is expected to draw wider attention once the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) receives the investigation file.
If the DPP approves the charges, Adan Haji Isaack will face prosecution for trespass and unlawful eviction, both punishable under the Penal Code.
Sources close to the investigation say the authorities are also examining whether other criminal elements, such as assault or malicious damage to property, can be added to the charge sheet.
Foreign Involvement in the Dispute
Reports further indicate that a Ghanaian national identified as Eric may also be involved in the alleged land grabbing.
He is said to be working in close association with the Somali businessman and may have facilitated some of the fraudulent transactions linked to the disputed property.
Investigators are now seeking to determine the extent of his involvement and whether he participated directly in the illegal eviction.
Growing Concerns Over Land Grabbing in Nairobi
This case adds to the growing list of land-related disputes in Nairobi, where wealthy individuals and syndicates are accused of targeting valuable properties, especially in prime areas like Westlands, Karen, and Lavington.
Many victims claim that corrupt officials and powerful businesspeople often use intimidation, fraudulent documents, and violence to take over private land.
For Professor Lumumba Nyaberi, the fight is far from over. He insists that justice must prevail and that his property rights be respected. The outcome of this case could set a precedent for how future land disputes involving influential figures are handled in Kenya.
More updates are expected as investigations progress and as the DPP decides whether to approve the prosecution of the businessman.
