A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to activist and social media commentator, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as “Justice Crack”, in the sum of ₦5 million.
The ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who ordered that the bail must be backed by one surety in a similar sum. The court said the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction and must provide proof of residence, such as a tenancy agreement or certificate of occupancy.
The judge further directed that the surety must be a federal civil servant not below Grade Level 15, with evidence of three months’ salary, a letter of authentication from a head of department, and proof of pensionable employment. Justice Abdulmalik also ordered the defendant to deposit his international passport with the court.
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The Department of State Services is prosecuting the case. During proceedings, a DSS operative told the court that the defendant allegedly produced and shared videos on social media using images said to have originated from military sources. The case has been adjourned until May 25 for the continuation of trial.
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