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By Enitan Abdultawab
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved bail for social media activist Justice Chidiebere, known as Justice Crack, in the amount of N5 million, with a surety of the same value.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the ruling on Monday, stating that the surety must live within the court’s jurisdiction at a fixed address for at least four years and must provide valid proof of residence, such as a tenancy agreement or certificate of occupancy.
The court also required the surety to be a federal civil servant at Grade Level 15 or higher, with evidence of at least three months of salary payments, a letter of authentication from the immediate head of department, and proof of pensionable employment.
Additionally, the surety must submit an affidavit of means and a recent passport photograph, while the defendant must deposit his international passport with the court.
The case, identified as FHC/ABJ/CR/253/2026, originates from Justice Crack’s arrest by the Nigerian Army in late April after he posted viral videos criticizing the feeding conditions of soldiers deployed to conflict zones.
He was subsequently arraigned by the Department of State Services on three charges related to cybercrime, breach of public peace, and felony, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Attorney General of the Federation later assumed prosecution from the DSS.
The decision followed weeks of legal back‑and‑forth, including delays in bail proceedings and a dispute among his legal team over representation, which led to the withdrawal of an earlier bail application.
His arrest drew widespread condemnation from human rights groups and activists, who alleged torture and enforced disappearance. The Nigerian Army denied these claims, stating that the arrest was linked to alleged incitement and conduct that could undermine military discipline and national security.
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