May 14, 2026

Dino Melaye released from detention after two weeks

By Farouk Mohammed

Dino Melaye, Senator representing Kogi west, has released been from detention after two weeks.

A high court in Abuja granted bail to the lawmaker on health grounds in a ruling on Friday, okay reports.

Yusuf Halilu, the judge, said Melaye should be allowed to attend to his health as he could not be arraigned on a stretcher or on his hospital bed.

The judge asked Melaye to present three sureties who reside and have properties in Abuja, emphasisng that one of the sureties must be the clerk of the national assembly who would write provide a letter attesting that Melaye will always be available for trial.

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