Yunusa Dahiru, who is standing trial on five count charges
of criminal abduction, sexual exploitation, illicit sex, and
carnal knowledge of a minor, has been released on bail
after six months in prison without fulfilling bail conditions.
The case was adjourned till September 13.
A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagua, the capital of
Bayelsa state granted him bail but due to the stringent
conditions laid down by the court, Yunusa could not meet
the conditions until last Friday.
"I have learnt my lessons. This case has taught me a lot of
lessons and shaped my life. I would be cautious on how to
relate with others in my future life.," he said in an interview
with Daily Trust. "Though I was sent to prison but Muslims
brothers from the north under the auspices of Muslim
Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN) are always helping
me. I thanked everybody that directly or indirectly assisted
me in this case. I am the happiest person today because I
am reuniting with my family after spending six months in
prison. Though the case is not over but I am confident the
truth would prevail." he added.
Yunusa's lawyer, Barrister Huwaila Muhammad Ibrahim,
said, over 100 lawyers have volunteered to stand for
Yunusa with Sheikh Alhaji Yunusa Usman (SAN) leading
counsel.
"I never thought of defending men’s right as an activist
but from the narration of Ese, I realized that there is need
for me to come in and protect his right. We have been
following the case up till this moment and we will continue
following it until justice is prevailed."
