Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has been released on bail by a Kano State Magistrate Court, it had emerged.
Former Aviation Minister and PDP chieftain, Femi Fani-Kayode confirmed that the activist was granted bail in the sum of N500,000 and two sureties.
The court also ordered him to deposit his international passport.
Fani- Kayode on his Twitter page wrote: “Great news that Adeyanju Deji has been granted bail after spending over 60 days in a Kano prison simply because he spoke truth to power. We give thanks to God. I am so proud of this deeply courageous and inspiring young man. Head bloodied but not bowed!
Great news that @adeyanjudeji has been granted bail after spending over 60 days in a Kano prison simply because he spoke truth to power. We give thanks to God. I am so proud of this deeply courageous and inspiring young man. Head bloodied but not bowed! Well done aburo!
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) February 18, 2019
Adeyanju had spent 63 days in prison before his release was granted on Monday.
He has been remanded in a Kano prison after he was rearrested and charged for culpable homicide by the Nigeria Police Force.
Deji was arrested over a case said to have been decided upon by the Kano State High Court in 2009.
