A Kaduna State High Court has granted activist Mahdi Shehu bail in the sum of N3 million, with two sureties in the same amount, following his detention over a viral video.
The court ruled on Thursday that the sureties must be well-known clerics.
Shehu, who was arrested for allegedly sharing a misleading video that threatened national security, had previously been detained on January 2, 2025, by the Chief Magistrates’ Court.
He faced charges including conspiracy, aiding and abetting terrorism, and inciting public disturbances.
In his ruling, Justice Murtala J. Zubair emphasized that the decision to grant bail was based on legal criteria and the presumption of innocence.
He noted that the evidence presented did not justify withholding bail, and that Shehu had demonstrated sufficient assurance to comply with the conditions set by the court.
The bail conditions include the deposit of Shehu’s international passport, prohibiting travel outside the country without the court’s approval, and reporting to the Respondent’s office on the first working day of each month.
If Shehu fails to meet these conditions, he will remain in custody..
