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Court grants alleged fake JAMB registrar N50m bail
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points One surety must be a federal civil servant of at least Grade Level 14. A man accused of posing as a JAMB registrar has been granted bail.
A man accused of posing as a JAMB registrar has been granted bail. The judge ruled that the alleged offence is not punishable by death and therefore eligible for bail. To secure his release, the defendant must provide two sureties, each responsible for a significant amount.
The sureties must meet specific requirements, including residency in a particular area and a certain level of seniority in the civil service. One surety must be a federal civil servant of at least Grade Level 14.
Further details about the case and the bail conditions are available from the court's ruling, which was made on a Thursday.
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Published: October 8, 2026 ·
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