A Federal High Court, in Lagos on Thursday granted bail to Uyiekpen Giwa-Osagie, lawyer to the former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
Justice Nicholas Oweibo granted Giwa-Osagie bail in the sum of N20million with one surety in like sum, while he, thereafter, fixed October 8 for trial in the case.
The judge also admitted Giwa-Osagie’s brother, Erhunse, also in the same sum and a surety.
He held that the sureties for both defendants must reside in Lagos and have landed property in the state.
Justice Oweibo further ordered that the defendants be released to their counsel, pending the perfection of their bail terms which must be done within 14 days.
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