The ABSU Law Clinic finally secured the release of the "Ahiara couple" who has been detained awaiting trial at Okigwe Prisons for almost one year. Their detention followed an arraignment before the Ahiara Magistrates' Court on a charge of arson. They were accused of burning down the family house, an incident which they insisted was an accident.It was a tricky and intricate one as their family members, including the man's parents, were the complainants and wanted them kept away for as long as possible.
Following Clinic's advocacy, an application was filed to the High Court which varied the hitherto stringent bail conditions to facilitate the release of the couple. The Clinic subsequently contacted their family members to fulfill the bail terms,and the couple was released by the Court. The couple is presently recuperating in a hospital, while the family has called to express their gratitude for our services.
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