NBA Warns: Strict Bail Conditions Are Punishing Innocent Nigerians

The Nigerian Bar Association president has raised alarm over harsh bail terms used in criminal cases. He says courts and agencies like the Police, EFCC and ICPC often insist on high-grade civil servants as sureties and very expensive property valuations. These demands turn bail into a form of punishment before trial. Many accused people remain in detention simply because they cannot meet these impossible conditions. Recent court rulings affirm that bail must protect a suspect’s freedom while ensuring they return for trial. The NBA urges judges to apply fair, reasonable and achievable bail conditions. Every accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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