High Court Grants Bail to Abdulsalami Hudu in Money Laundering Case

• Abdulsalami Hudu, co-defendant of former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello, has been granted bail in the sum of N300 million by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.
• The bail conditions, set by Justice Maryann Anenih, are stringent, requiring two sureties with property worth at least N300 million in Maitama, Abuja.
• Hudu must remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until bail conditions are met, deposit his travel documents with the court, and seek permission before traveling abroad.

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja has granted bail to Abdulsalami Hudu, a co-defendant of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, in the sum of N300 million. Hudu, who is facing money laundering charges alongside Bello, was admitted to bail by Justice Maryann Anenih under stringent conditions.

In addition to the N300 million bail, Hudu is required to produce two sureties with properties valued at no less than N300 million, located within the court’s jurisdiction, particularly in Maitama, Abuja. The title documents for these properties must be verified by the court registrar.

Hudu has also been ordered to remain in Kuje Correctional Centre until the bail conditions are met. He is prohibited from leaving Nigeria without the court’s permission and must deposit his travel documents with the court. Furthermore, Hudu and his sureties are required to submit two recent passport photographs to the court.