Nollywood actor, popularly known as Baba Ijesha who was accused of sexually abusing a minor has been granted bail of ₦2 million by Judge Oluwatoyin Taiwo on Thursday, at the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja.
According to Vanguard, he was represented by two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs); Babatunde Ogala (SAN) and Dada Awosika (SAN), alongside a team of 6 junior counsels.
Baba Ijesha has been held in custody since April 22, 2021 for allegedly sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl under Princess‘ care.
He was then charged with sexual assault, sexual assault by penetration, and indecent treatment of a minor before the Special Offences Court in Lagos.
The actor must pay the money along with two sureties, one of whom must be a lawyer and the other a family member.
However, the trial will begin on July 26 and end on July 28.