PIDOMNigeria’s Isaac Bristol Granted Bail.
Isaac Bristol, known on X as PIDOMNigeria, has been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Here are the specifics:
- Bail Amount: N5 million with one surety in like sum.
- Conditions: The surety must be a verified citizen with a tax clearance certificate, and Bristol must deposit his international passport with the court. He was also warned that failing to comply with these conditions could lead to the revocation of his bail.
- Legal Proceedings: Bristol was arrested on August 5, 2024, and was accused of various offenses including money laundering, cybercrime, and unlawfully obtaining and disseminating classified official secret documents. He was arraigned on September 4, 2024, on a nine-count charge.
This bail was granted by Justice Emeka Nwite, who emphasized that bail is a constitutional right unless there are reasonable grounds to believe the defendant might evade trial or tamper with evidence. The matter has been adjourned until November 5, 2024, for trial, and Bristol was to be remanded in the correctional service until his bail conditions were met.
