Melaye denied bail, remains in police custody (Punch)

The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Mr. Dino Melaye, has been denied bail in the case of an alleged conspiracy and aiding of jailbreak.

The lawmaker was brought to court in a police ambulance around 9:17 am. However, before his arrival, heavily armed policemen took positions within and outside the court premises.

As the case commenced, the prosecution, Alex Isihon, stated that the court did not have the jurisdiction to entertain the case. Read more