A Nigerian journalist, Jones Abiri detained for over two years by DSS has been released. He was eventually released on Wednesday evening after he met his bail conditions.
Journalist Jones Abiri
Mr Abiri was detained by the State Security Service for two years without trial over allegations he was linked to armed militancy in the Niger Delta.
Reports from Premium Times have it that despite local and international pressure, Nigerian officials including the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, claimed Mr Abiri is not a journalist and tried to justify his illegal detention.
Two Years After, Detained Jounalist Jones Abiri Regains Freedom
Mr Abiri, publisher and editor-in-chief of Weekly Source Newspaper was eventually granted bail by an Abuja court after he was charged to court following public outcry.
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The court last week reviewed his bail conditions which were eventually met on Wednesday evening.
Two Years After, Detained Jounalist Jones Abiri Regains Freedom
Mr Abiri’s lawyer, Samuel Ogala, also told a reporter his client’s trial continues at the Abuja magistrate court in Zone 2, Wuse on Thursday.
