The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail in the sum of N200 million over the cybercrime charges filed against him.
Justice Mohammed Umar, who delivered the ruling on Monday, ordered Sowore to provide two sureties as part of the bail conditions.
According to the court, one of the sureties must be a traditional ruler from Sowore’s community, while the second must own landed property in Abuja. The judge also directed that both sureties be verified by the prosecution.
In addition, the court ordered the activist to deposit his international passport with the Deputy Chief Registrar of the court pending the determination of the case.
Justice Umar subsequently released Sowore into the custody of his legal team and adjourned the matter until July 6, when the defendant is expected to open his defence
