Court sheriffs on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, executed an eviction order at Plot 81, Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, the building that formerly housed the popular Cubana Lounge, and handed full possession to businessman Mr. Collins Onwuzulike.

The enforcement, which began at about 8 am, followed a long-running ownership dispute between Onwuzulike and businessman/socialite Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, whose company operated the lounge on the property. Witnesses, according to PM News, said the operation took an unexpected turn when individuals believed to be hired thugs attempted to block the court staff from carrying out the eviction.

The confrontation escalated shortly after the court officials alleged that the police officers initially assigned to accompany them suddenly disappeared under unclear circumstances. Despite the tension, the bailiffs stood their ground.

Reporters who arrived at the scene observed workers dismantling equipment belonging to the lounge, including industrial generators, air conditioners, and other fittings. Some members of staff of the lounge reportedly lingered outside the premises, watching helplessly as the property was cleared. A notice indicating an ongoing eviction was boldly pasted on the entrance. The enforcement followed an earlier attempt last month that restored temporary possession to Onwuzulike but was later halted by conflicting orders from a different court in Bwari.