A Kaduna State High Court has granted bail to activist Mahdi Shehu, who was arrested for allegedly sharing a misleading viral video.
The bail was set at N3 million, with two renowned clerics as sureties. The presiding judge, Justice Murtala J. Zubair, emphasized that the decision to grant bail was based on legal principles and the evidence presented, noting that Shehu is presumed innocent at this stage.
Shehu must also surrender his international passport, refrain from traveling without court permission, and report monthly to security officials. Failure to meet these conditions will result in his continued detention.
MAHDI SHEHU reacts
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU:
1. During my arrest, detention, and incarceration spanning 12 days, I have a duty and obligation to thank the following classes of people.
1. Those who were genuinely worried, concerned, supportive, and prayerful. I felt your prayers, and they served the purposes they were meant for.
2. Those who were happy and celebrative. I am thanking you because you emboldened me and served as a seasoning to my world view. You occupy that row in a stadium who celebrates any club that is winning for that day.
3. Those who sat on the fence. This class, though , neither concerned, prayerful, supportive, nor celebrative, yet offer their silence or indifference as pond for those willing to come for combative fishing. One day, they will belong somewhere, either as victims or villains, willy-nilly.
4. I apologise for my inability to respond to over 4 million messages across various social media platforms and handles.
5. I remain grateful to all of you.
