A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Nollywood actress Angela Okorie bail in the sum of N5 million with one surety in like sum over allegations of cyberbullying fellow actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie.
Justice Emeka Nwite, while ruling on Okorie’s bail application, held that although the prosecution opposed the request, there was no concrete evidence before the court to show that the defendant would jump bail if released.
He stated that bail is at the discretion of the court and must be exercised judicially and judiciously, adding that granting bail in this case was in the interest of justice.
The judge admitted Okorie to N5 million bail with one surety, who must be a level 13 civil servant and depose to an affidavit of means. The surety is also required to present an appointment letter and evidence of the last promotion in service.
Justice Nwite further ordered that Okorie and her surety submit two passport photographs to the court registrar, and that the residence of the surety must be verified by the registrar.
The case was adjourned until March 23 for trial. Pending the perfection of her bail conditions, the court ordered that Okorie be remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre.