Popular actor and comedian, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has been granted bail.
According to The Punch, lawyer to actor, Adesina Ogunlana, confirmed the development.
“He has been granted bail about one hour ago. We are working to perfect the bail. He was granted bail on health grounds. He has not been released. He will be released after his bail conditions have been perfected,” he said.
Among the bail conditions listed by the lawyer for Baba Ijesha’s release are two reliable sureties – one of whom must be a level 10 officers, a direct blood relation, and N500,000 bail bond in like sum.
It was gathered that the comedian was granted bail when magistrates went around police stations across the State, hearing cases of some suspects.
Recall that Baba Ijesha was arrested for alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl, a case that had been controversial since it was made public.