Minister of Works David Umahi orders the arrest of the Managing Director of Hartland Nigeria Limited over alleged non-performance of an 11-kilometre road project. Sources say the order follows an on-the-spot inspection and relates to a road stretch between Asaba in Delta State and Onitsha in Anambra State.
The reports state the contractor has received about ₦14 billion from the federal government but has not completed the work. Vanguard adds that the minister also demands a refund of the contract money, while the others focus on the arrest order tied to the slow pace and the road being left unfinished. The outlets describe Umahi’s reaction as anger over the project’s status, with the order presented as part of enforcement measures against contractors not meeting delivery timelines. No court action or details of any detention are provided in the excerpts.
