Hauwa Muhammed, the kayan mata seller popularly known as Jaruma, who was arrested for her posts on Ned Nwoko has been granted bail.
Recall that Jaruma was arraigned before an Upper Area Court in the Zuba area of Abuja four days ago for alleged defamation of character, and intimidation of business tycoon, Ned Nwoko and his wife, actress Regina Daniels, on social media.
Justice, Ismaila Abdullahi, on Monday ruled that she should be remanded in the Suleja Correctional Centre pending the bail hearing Friday.
The defendant, Juruma arrived at the court premises in a black veil around 11:20am.
Ruling on her bail application, Abdullahi said her remand should not be seen as a punishment to the defendant.
The judge, however, cautioned all parties to refrain from actions that could be prejudice the case.
He said, “The court did not remand her in custody as a punitive means to penalise the defendant but to make her present and answer to her case. By this, I shall be quick to point out that the charge against the defendant is bailable but not ordinary.
“I hereby grant her bail on the following conditions: That the surety must be a level 12 civil servant working within the FCT. Also, all the parties involved in the case should stay from anything that would be prejudicial to the case.”
He, however, adjourned the case till February 23 for hearing.
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