A federal high court in Abuja has granted bail to 10 #EndBadGovernance protesters standing trial over allegations of treason...
The defendants include Michael Adaramoye, Adeyemi Abayomi, Suleiman Yakubu, Opaoluwa Simon and Angel Innocent.before Emeka Nwite, presiding judge, on September 2.They pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on treason, intent to destabilise Nigeria, conspiracy to commit felony and inciting mutiny — which are punishable under section 97 of the Penal Code.
They were also accused of trying to start a war, intimidating the president by attacking and injuring police officers, and burning police stations.complex in Kano, Kano Printing Press, Kano government house, and several other buildings.Although the defendants had applied for bail through their different lawyers, Nwite ordered their remand in prison custody pending a ruling on the application on September 11.They are to produce one surety each in like sum.
The protesters demanded a reduction in the cost of governance, a return to the petrol subsidy regime, food security, and fiscal discipline, among others. The demonstration turned violent in some parts of the country, with looting and vandalism recorded in some states.AdvertisementAdvertisement
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