How this Innocent Man Survived Angry Mob Lynching, Police Brutality

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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