A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday granted Nollywood actress Angela Okorie bail in the sum of ₦5 million, with one surety in like amount, over allegations of cyberbullying fellow actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie.
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Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the ruling while considering Angela Okorie’s bail application, which was moved by her counsel, Earnest Nwoye. The judge noted that although the prosecution opposed the application, there was no sufficient evidence before the court to suggest that the defendant would abscond if granted bail.
“Therefore, I am minded to grant the bail in the interest of justice,” Justice Nwite said, noting that bail is at the discretion of the court which must be exercised judicially and judiciously.
The judge admitted Angela Okorie to N5 million bail with one surety, who must depose to affidavit of means and must be a level 13 civil servant.
He warned that the surety must produce his appointment letter and letter of their last promotion in the service.
The judge ordered Okorie’s and her surety to submit two passport photographs to the court registrar and that the residence of the surety must be verified by the registrar.
Justice Nwite, who adjourned the matter until March 23 for trial, ordered Okorie to be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending the perfection of her bail conditions.
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