Alhaji Ikra Aliyu Bilbis, a former minister of information and senatorial candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has at long last been unconditionally released on bail following accusations of criminal conspiracy and public disturbances.
Recall that the minister was detained by police officers two weeks ago and charged with destroying All Progressives Congress (APC) billboards and other property at the Zamfara State Upper Sharia Court 11.
The minister was granted bail by the court with the difficult requirements of producing two sureties: one who owns a house in Gusau town worth N20 million and a permanent secretary who is currently employed by the state civil service.
He was reportedly unable to comply with the requirements, which led to his imprisonment until Wednesday, December 14, 2022, when he was finally released unconditionally.
When contacted, the Legal Adviser to the state chapter of PDP, Barrister Shehu Ajiya, confirmed his release.
“The former minister was released on bail without any attached condition.
“At the resumed hearing of the matter on Dec.13, the presiding judge was not in court but later sent a notice of his release without any condition,” he said.
According to the state PDP Legal Adviser, the case was adjourned to December 27th, 2022, for hearing in the substantive suit.