Anambra Man’s Release After Seven Years In Jail Without Trial Brings Relief

Anambra Man’s Release After Seven Years In Jail Without Trial Brings Relief

A 40-year-old man, Uche Nnoli, was released from detention after seven years awaiting trial at the Onitsha Correctional Centre in Anambra State. Nnoli, originally from Nteje in Oyi Local Government Area, had been imprisoned due to a community conflict. During his detention, he was transferred to the Ogwashi Ukwu Correctional Centre in Delta State before returning to Onitsha, where he was ultimately freed following intervention by the Human Rights Protection Service, based in Naples, USA, which provided him with pro bono legal assistance……. CONTINUE READING 

Chairman of the Anambra State chapter of the Human Rights Protection Service, Prince Chinedu Ekwunife, explained that they were alerted to Nnoli’s case by his wife and mother, who sought help due to his prolonged incarceration without trial. Ekwunife detailed their efforts to locate Nnoli, facilitate his return to Onitsha, and successfully advocate for his case to be dismissed by Justice Okey Onunkwu of Otuocha High Court 2.