Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika, along with his daughter and others, was granted bail in the ₦2.7 billion fraud case. Each required ₦100 million bail, sureties with Abuja properties, and faced travel restrictions. The trial, pivotal in Nigeria's legal landscape, commences in June. Stay informed on this high-profile legal development.
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, and his co-defendants, including his daughter, found temporary relief as a Federal High Court in Abuja granted them bail amid allegations of ₦2.7 billion fraud. Each was required to post ₦100 million bail and secure two sureties with Abuja properties.
The court stipulated that the sureties must possess valid titles to their landed properties within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and depose to an affidavit of means.
Furthermore, travel abroad was restricted without prior court permission. Justice Oriji emphasized that failure to meet bail conditions would result in remand in prison custody. The trial is slated to commence on June 10th, 11th, and 20th, marking a crucial juncture in this high-profile legal saga.