Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Abuja Federal High Court has granted bail to former Benue State Governor Gabriel Suswam.
Suswam was arraigned today alongside Mr Omodachi Okolobia, the former Commissioner of Finance in the state, over alleged mismanagement of over 3.1 billion naira belonging to Benue State.
The court granted them bail in the sum of 100 million naira each and one surety each who shall be not less than a Director, Grade Level 12 in the employment of the federal, state or local government.
Each surety shall swear an affidavit of means while the two accused persons are to submit their travel documents in the custody of the court.
The bail was not opposed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Trial has been set for December 8 and 9.