Court arraigns two over alleged illegal ‘deve’ demand in Warri

Metro Court arraigns two over alleged illegal ‘deve’ demand in Warri Published on April 15, 2026 By Olarewaju Rasheedat googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); A Magistrate Court in Warri, Delta State, has arraigned two men over alleged unlawful demand for development levy from a property developer. This was disclosed in a statement shared on the official page of the Delta State Government. According to the statement, the suspects identified as Irikefe Ajueyitsi and Abubakar Nasiru were charged with offences bordering on illegal demand and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); It was alleged that the defendants demanded payment from a developer, Pastor Fred Aghedo, during construction work at 3rd Marine Quarter Road in Warri. The statement noted that both men pleaded not guilty to the charges when they appeared in court. It was further noted that they were granted bail, while the case was adjourned to May 20 2026, for hearing. The arraignment is coming amid renewed efforts by the state government to clamp down on illegal levies, particularly the collection of levies from property developers. According to the government, individuals found engaging in such activities risk arrest and prosecution. Don't Miss Medical doctor dies after giving birth to triplets in Delta You may like Alleged Terrorism: Court fixes May 26 for DSS to open case against Malami, Son Again, Industrial Court affirms Bola-Audu ASCSN President, fines factional leaders N70m Tenant in court for beating up Lagos landlady Taraba mobile court jails seven for illegal mining Court fixes May 18 for hearing of PDP nomination dispute in Rivers Court clears Kano Deputy Governor nominee, throws out corruption case

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