Monrovia, Feb. 14 -- Associate Justice Yamie Q. Gbeisay has reportedly ordered the release of Chinese national Michael Shio from the Monrovia Central Prison just minutes after his remand.

Shio, who faces charges including Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Felonious Restraint, was initially committed to the prison following his involvement in the brutal assault of Momo David.

Sources indicate that despite being remanded, the Associate Justice exercised his authority to override the magistrate court's decision.

The defendants, including Shio and his security guards Emmanuel Nyumah, Andrew Barmoh, and Sunday Sumo, had filed a bond. However, it appears the bond did not meet the necessary requirements for their re...