Edo Activist Harrison Gwamnishu Secures Bail, Sparks Public Reactions

A High Court in Edo State has granted bail to activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who had been held in police custody over allegations of misappropriating part of a crowdfunded ransom for a kidnapped couple.

The case stems from the abduction of Mr. and Mrs. Segiru from their Aviele community residence near Auchi on November 22, 2025. Gwamnishu, who offered to mediate through his Safe City Volunteer Foundation, was accused by Abdulganiyu Oseni, the elder brother of the kidnapped wife, of diverting funds meant to secure the couple’s release.

According to Oseni, the family raised ₦20 million, plus an additional ₦50,000, but Gwamnishu allegedly returned only ₦5.4 million to the Auchi Area Police Command before leaving the area. He described Gwamnishu as a “thief” and claimed the alleged diversion put the couple’s lives at risk, noting that only the wife was released.

In a recent update, Ossai Success Ovie, an aide to the Delta State governor, confirmed on Facebook that the activist had been granted bail. He wrote: “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.”