Nigeria, July 18 -- The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of 52 terrace and maisonette units in the Lekki area of the state to the federal government after ruling that the properties were proceeds of unlawful activities.

Judge Alexandra Owoeye delivered the ruling on Wednesday while granting an application filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The EFCC announced the latest forfeiture in a statement shared on Saturday by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale.

According to the commission, the properties are located at Mercyville Estate, Covenant Way, off New Road, Ilasan, Lekki, Lagos, and were recovered from Fielddreams Limited, Ifeanyi Nweke and Amex Savings a...