A Federal Excessive Courtroom in Abuja, on Friday, admitted a Nollywood Actress, Angela Okorie, to a N5 million bail with one surety in like sum for allegedly cyberbullying Mercy Johnson-Okojie, who can be an actress.
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on Okorie’s bail software moved by her lawyer, Earnest Nwoye, held that although the prosecution opposed the request, there was no concrete proof earlier than the court docket to show that the defendant would bounce bail if granted.
“Due to this fact, I’m minded to grant the bail within the curiosity of justice,” Justice Nwite mentioned, noting that bail is on the discretion of the court docket which have to be exercised judicially and judiciously.
The choose admitted Okorie to N5 million bail with one surety, who should depose to affidavit of means and have to be a degree 13 civil servant.
He warned that the surety should produce his appointment letter and letter of their final promotion within the service.
The choose ordered Okorie’s and her surety to submit two passport images to the court docket registrar and that the residence of the surety have to be verified by the registrar.
Justice Nwite, who adjourned the matter till March 23 for trial, ordered Okorie to be remanded on the Suleja Correctional Centre pending the perfection of her bail circumstances.
