1,423 Protesters Jailed With No Bail Or Legal Representation, Courts Report

1,423 Protesters Jailed With No Bail Or Legal Representation, Courts Report

By Henry Ojelu, Wole Mosadomi, Marie-Therese Nanlong, Ndahi Marama, Bashir Bello, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Demola Akinyemi, Charly Agwam, Femi Bolaji, Idris Salisu, Ogalah Ibrahim, Musa Ubandawaki, and Abel Daniel…… CONTINUE READING

The 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests have concluded, but the repercussions are ongoing. Many protesters, particularly in northern states, have been charged and detained as they await trial, which could be significantly delayed due to the slow pace of the judicial system.

These individuals are now considered “prisoners awaiting trial.” While the law mandates that suspects be arraigned within 48 hours of arrest, there is no evidence indicating that the #EndBadGovernance protesters had access to legal representation during their arraignment. It is also unclear if their pleas were recorded or if bail was granted.

In Kano State, police reported that none of the 600 protesters out of 832 arrested and charged were granted bail, and they remain in prison until their next court appearance. Similarly, in Plateau State, 51 suspects were detained and charged without legal counsel or bail, although a lawyer did contact the authorities for one of the suspects, with further details unspecified.

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