Court denies melaye bail in jail break conspiracy allegation

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Court Denies Dino Melaye Bail in Jail Break Conspiracy Allegation

A Federal High Court in Abuja has denied bail to Senator Dino Melaye, who is facing charges of conspiracy and aiding the escape of inmates from the Kogi State Correctional Centre.

Melaye, a member of the Senate representing Kogi West, was arrested on April 24, 2018, and has been in custody since then. He was charged with conspiracy, aiding the escape of inmates, and other related offenses.

The court, presided over by Justice Olasunbo Goodluck, ruled that Melaye's application for bail was "unmeritorious" and "lacked merit." The judge held that the senator's presence in court was necessary to ensure the smooth conduct of the trial.

Melaye's counsel, Mr. Rickey Tarfa, had argued that his client was entitled to bail because he was a senator and a respected member of society. He also argued that Melaye had been in custody for over two years and that his continued detention was unconstitutional.

However, the prosecution counsel, Mr. Shuaibu Labaran, opposed Melaye's bail application, arguing that he was a flight risk and that his presence in court was necessary to ensure that he did not interfere with witnesses or tamper with evidence.

The court has adjourned the case to July 13, 2022, for further hearing.

This development is likely to spark controversy and debate, with many Nigerians already expressing concerns about the senator's detention and the allegations against him.