Ex-military chief regains freedom after meeting bail conditions

dimeji akinloye 20:19 - 25 March 2016

Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Alex Badeh in court on March 7, 2016

Badeh is facing trial for the misappropriation of N1.1 billion meant for the Nigeria Airforce and also for his involvement in the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal.

Former Chief of Defence Staff,

He was granted bail by Justice Okon Abang onMarch 10, 2016 to the tune of N2billion with two sureties in the sum of N1billion each, but remained in detention until Thursday, March 24, when he met his bail terms.

As part of his bail conditions, the two sureties must have properties in Abuja, and must be ready to deposit the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) during the period of Badeh’s trial.

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Justice Abang also directed the Chief Registrar of the court to verify the authenticity of the C of O and value of the property with the Federal Capital Territory Development Administration (FCTDA).