By Nurat Uthman
Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, May 31, granted Chioma Okoli a N5 million bail with two sureties of the same amount, over alleged conspiracy and cyberstalking over her review of a tomato mix produced by Erisco Foods Limited.
The bail conditions include a bail bond of N5 million, two sureties in like sum, one of which must be a spouse or blood relative, and two passport photographs. The defendant must also deposit her international passport with the court.
Okoli is facing charges related to her online remarks about Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste, which the police say contravened the Cybercrime Act of 2015.
She was brought before the court by the Inspector-General of Police and indicted on two cybercrime counts.
Okoli entered a plea of not guilty to both charges.
The case has been adjourned until June 13, 2024, for trial.