Michael was shot and nearly lynched by an angry mob, despite posing no threat to anyone. He was then detained at Oko Correctional Centre in Edo State, without a fair trial.
His case highlights a troubling pattern in Nigeria’s justice system: poverty is often criminalized, and the presumption of “innocent until proven guilty” is largely ignored.
Thanks to Hope Behind Bars Africa, Michael has regained his freedom.
His story is a powerful reminder of the need to uphold constitutional rights and stop the unjust punishment of vulnerable persons.
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