- By Halimah Olamide
Some people have helped Chioma in ways that are simply profound and humbling
Counsel to Mrs Chioma Okoli the woman detained over her review of Erisco tomato products has been freed on bail.
Her lawyer, Inibehe Effiong in an update released on Saturday disclosed that she was released from the custodial center in Suleja where she was being kept.
NPO Reported earlier that Chioma had miscarriage while in detention.
“We perfected the bail of Chioma Okoli yesterday, and also successfully secured her release from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State where she was remanded on Tuesday after her arraignment at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
“She has since reunited with her family and is recuperating and will be seeking proper medical care.” The lawyer said on Saturday
He said Chioma is grateful to Nigerians who have supported her materially and otherwise.
“This case further demonstrates that there are people of conscience and goodwill who would not hesitate to commit their energies, resources and voices in pursuit of the course of justice and in defence of the oppressed.
“Some people have helped Chioma in ways that are simply profound and humbling; we are eternally gratefully to everyone of them,” he added