BREAKING: Court Grants ₦5m Bail to Justice Crack

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to Chidebere Justice, popularly known as Justice Crack, in the sum of ₦5 million with one surety in like sum.

Delivering ruling on the bail application filed by the defendant, Justice Abdulmalik held that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction at a fixed address for at least four years.

The court also directed that the surety must provide proof of residence through either a tenancy agreement or a certificate of occupancy to be deposited at the court registry.

In addition, the surety is required to be a federal civil servant not below Grade Level 15 and must present evidence of at least three months’ salary, a letter of authentication from the immediate head of department, as well as proof of pensionable employment.

The court further ordered the surety to depose to an affidavit of means and submit a recent passport photograph, while the defendant is to deposit his international passport with the court.

Esther Chinenye

Esther Chinenye is a journalist, writer, and media professional with experience in news reporting, content creation, and editorial work. She has worked as an intern with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a writer at Parallel Facts, and a staff writer at The News Chronicle, where she has developed her skills in producing accurate, engaging, and timely news content. With a background in Mass Communication (University of Nsukka) and a passion for storytelling, Esther is committed to delivering well-researched stories that inform and engage diverse audiences.

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