An Oredo Magistrate Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has remanded a 76-year-old alleged land grabber, Mr. Imade Frank, at the Benin Correctional Centre over allegations of property demolition and land grabbing.

The proceedings were presided over by Chief Magistrate C.E. Oghuma, Esq., Chief Magistrate Special Grade, sitting as Oredo Magistrate Court 2, Benin City.

The case centres on a land dispute involving Frank and the nominal complainant, Mrs. Vivian Ekhator, a land developer.

Mrs. Ekhator was represented in court by a legal team led by Douglas Ogbankwa, Esq., and Success Idemudia, who held her brief.

During the proceedings, the Police Prosecutor, Inspector D.O. Imafidon, strongly opposed the defendant’s bail application.

The prosecution argued that Frank had shown disregard for legal processes, alleging that he proceeded to demolish a structure belonging to Mrs. Ekhator while he was on administrative bail over the same matter.

Despite the objection, the court exercised its discretion and granted the defendant bail.

However, the 76-year-old defendant was remanded at the Benin Correctional Centre pending the perfection of his bail conditions.

The matter was adjourned to May 27, 2026, for the commencement of formal hearing.

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