Activist Harrison Gwamnishu has been granted bail by a High Court in Edo State, ending his period of police detention while the case continues.

Gwamnishu was arrested over allegations that he misappropriated part of the crowdfunded ransom for a young couple abducted in Aviele community near Auchi on November 22, 2025.

The development was confirmed by Ossai Success Ovie, an aide to the Delta State Governor, who wrote on Facebook: “Harrison Gwamnishu has been granted bail at the High Court of Justice in Edo State. Very Dark Man and others are now disappointed. Their plans failed woefully. I am disappointed in them all. Glory be to Jesus.”

The bail allows Gwamnishu to regain his freedom as legal proceedings continue.