Abuja Court Grants N10 Million Bail to Woman Accused of Threatening Seyi Tinubu and IGP Kayode Egbetokun

 Abuja Court Grants N10 Million Bail to Woman Accused of Threatening Seyi Tinubu and IGP Kayode Egbetokun

In a high-profile case, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Olamide Thomas, a Nigerian woman accused of issuing death threats against Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.



The court approved bail in the sum of N10 million and mandated the defendant to provide one surety of equal value. This decision followed the prosecution’s inability to present substantial evidence suggesting that Thomas posed a flight risk.

Delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite emphasized the lack of concrete proof from the prosecution to justify denying bail, reinforcing the principle that bail should not be withheld without valid grounds.

The allegations against Thomas stem from comments made on social media, where she is accused of threatening both Seyi Tinubu and the IGP. The case has drawn widespread attention, given its connection to prominent public figures.

The court's decision highlights the balance between upholding justice and safeguarding individual rights, underscoring that bail serves as a means to ensure court attendance rather than as a punitive measure.

This development is expected to further ignite discussions on the impact of social media statements and the legal consequences they can attract in Nigeria.







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