The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted N10 million bail each to ten #EndBadGovernance protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The protesters, charged with treasonable offenses between July 1 and August 4, were admitted to bail by Justice Emeka Nwite on Wednesday, despite objections from the Inspector General of Police.
Justice Nwite ruled that each defendant must provide one surety of the same amount, who must be a property owner and resident in Abuja. The sureties are required to deposit property documents with the court, swear an affidavit of means, and both defendants and sureties must submit their international passports and three recent passport photographs.
The protesters, identified as Michael Tobiloba Adaramoye, Adeyemi Abiodun Abayomi, Suleiman Yakubu, Opaluwa Eleojo Simon, Angel Love Innocent, Buhari Lawal, Mosiu Sadiq, Bashir Bello Nurudeen Khamis, and Abduldalam Zubair, were accused of inciting public unrest during nationwide protests.
The charges, brought under sections 96, 410, and 413 of the Penal Code, include allegations of levying war against Nigeria and calling on the military to overthrow the government.
The Inspector General of Police alleged that the protesters attempted to break into the Abacha Army Barracks, incited the public against the government, burned down a police station, and destroyed properties, including a High Court complex and National Communication Commission facilities.
Justice Nwite ordered the defendants to avoid participating in public rallies during their trial, with their next court appearance set for September 27.
Pending the fulfillment of their bail conditions, the protesters will remain in prison custody.
