Court Grants Lawyer N30m Bail in Alleged Forgery Case

The High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, granted lawyer Bukola Ibitade N30 million bail in a case where he and his boss, Barrister Victor Giwa, were accused of forging a letterhead belonging to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Awa Kalu. Despite denials from Kalu and the Inspector General of Police, charges were pressed against Ibitade and Giwa.

The court heard bail applications and arguments from both sides, with the defense seeking bail for the accused. The case involves allegations of forgery and impersonation, with ongoing legal proceedings.