*BAIL in Nigeria* In Nigeria once the Court grants Bail, you hear Something Like; 👇👇

 

“Bail is hereby granted to the Defendant in the sum of 2 million Naira with one surety in like sum.”

Now, here’s where most people get it wrong.

Does this mean the Defendant must pay ₦2 million into the Court’s account before he is released?

The answer is No.That ₦2 million is not money you go and drop at the counter. It is the value of the bail bond a kind of legal promise. 

The court is saying “We trust you enough to release you, but if you run away or disobey your bail conditions, your surety will forfeit ₦2 million to the state.”

This is why the court always insists on sureties who are credible and verifiable. Look closely at the conditions usually attached:

🥢 The surety must be resident within the jurisdiction of the court.

🥢 The surety must depose to an affidavit of means (a sworn statement showing they can afford the bail sum if forfeited).

🥢 They must show evidence of tax payment for the last 2–3 years.

🥢 They must submit passport photographs and valid ID.

🥢 The Defendant may even be asked to deposit his international passport with the court.

All these safeguards exist because bail is not buying your freedom; bail is securing your freedom on trust.If the Defendant jumps bail and refuses to appear in court, the surety will be called upon to either produce him or pay the bail sum into the coffers of the court.

So remember this, Bail is not cash at hand.

Bail is a bond; a promise backed by money to ensure the Defendant attends trial. What you need is not the cash, but credible sureties who can stand for you.

The true cost of bail is not in Naira notes but in finding trustworthy people who can vouch for your integrity before the court

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