Whistle blower, Bristol Issac Tamunobifiri, popularly known by his X name PIDOM Nigeria, has been granted bail, News About Nigeria reports.
Recall that PIDOMNIGERIA was arrested by officials from the National Cybercrime Centre for allegedly undermining the integrity of government operations.
He was arrested on the 5th of August 2024 in his hotel room in Rivers State.
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered the remand of whistleblower, Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje correctional facility.
PIDOM was arraigned on September 4, on a nine-count charge brought against him by the Inspector General of Police on alleged money laundering, cybercrime, and unlawfully obtaining, retaining, and disseminating classified secret documents.
In a statement on Friday, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, announced his presence in court.
He said, “Today, we are present at the Federal High Court in Abuja today in solidarity with individuals subjected to repression under the @officialABAT regime, today for the first time I met Isaac Bristol aka, @PIDOMNIGERIA, who remains steadfast and unwavering; others include activists advocating for great governance in Nigeria, falsely accused of TREASON, with additional names recently added by @policeNg and newly amended charges.
“Isaac Bristol granted Bail,” he added.
Tamunobiefiri operates as an anonymous whistleblower on X.com, 99% Oppressed, and tweets as #PIDOMNIGERIA.
There have also been series of social media campaigns calling for the release of PIDOM, as Nigerians have maintained that whistleblowing is a critical and fundamental part of governance to keep those in authority on check.
