Embattled Yoruba actor, Omiyinka Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, who was accused of sexually assaulting a teenager, has been granted bail.

Thelagostimes gathered that the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja granted the actor bail on Thursday afternoon.

The actor, who was being tried by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo over charges bothering on rape, sexual assault and abuse of a minor, was granted bail on the ground that it was part of his fundamental human rights.

Justice Taiwo granted the defendant bail in the sum of N2 million.

Thelagostimes gathered that Baba Ijesha has been in detention since April 22.

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