Nigerian Inmates Languish in Pre-Trial Detention

A report highlights that 53,790 inmates in Nigeria are languishing in punitive cells for months or years without conviction, detailing cases like a 22-year-old domestic worker accused of theft.

24 Feb, 16:53 — 24 Feb, 16:53

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How 53,790 inmates languish in punitive cells for months, years without conviction

JOY Ekanem was just 22 when Nigeria’s criminal justice system closed in on her. A domestic worker in Abuja, her life took a brutal turn in 2024 after her Lebanese employer accused her of stealing ordinary household items—bedsheets, spoons and a flashlight. The post How 53,790 inmates languish in punitive cells for months, years without conviction appeared first on Vanguard News.

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How 53,790 inmates languish in punitive cells for months, years without conviction

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