By CHRISTIANA NICHOLAS

An Upper Area Court in Mararaba has received a direct criminal complaint over alleged criminal conspiracy, trespass and threat to life linked to an incident said to have occurred 25 years ago.

The complaint was filed by a businessman, Mr Urmar Dada, before the Upper Area Court presided over by Mr Mohammed Yakubu, against three defendants identified as Ido Nana, Benjamin Banchi and Joshua Madaki.

The application dated March 5 was brought pursuant to Sections 88 and 89 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Nasarawa State.

The complainant told the court that he was a businessman resident in Anguwan Topa, Mararaba, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

He alleged that on March 14, 2001, the defendants came to his house and destroyed his fence without his consent.

The complainant further alleged that the defendants destroyed blocks and cement meant for work at his residence.

Dada further alleged that the defendants threatened his life and that of his family should he report the incident.

According to him, the alleged acts contravene Sections 97, 348 and 397 of the Penal Code.

The complainant prayed the court to issue a criminal summons or warrant of arrest against the defendants who are also residents of Anguwan Topa, Mararaba, Karu LGA of Nasarawa State.

The judge adjourned the matter until May 18 for hearing. (NAN)