In accordance with the directive from the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the NBA Maiduguri Monitoring Team was present at the Chief Magistrate Court 1, Maiduguri, on Friday, 6th September 2024, to monitor the trial of 74 Defendants arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests.
During the court proceedings, the Defendants were granted bail in the sum of One Hundred Thousand Naira each or two sureties in the same amount. This decision reflects the court’s acknowledgment of the Defendants’ rights to freedom pending the conclusion of the trial.
The case has been adjourned to the 9th of September 2024 for further hearings. The NBA Maiduguri Monitoring Team will continue its close observation of the case to ensure that the legal rights of all parties are protected and that the trial is conducted in a fair and just manner.
As always, the NBA Maiduguri Branch reaffirms its dedication to upholding the rule of law, safeguarding human rights, and promoting a transparent judicial process.
B. Musa, Esq.
Chairman, Human Rights Committee
NBA Maiduguri Branch
