Court frees 13 inmates unlawfully detained in Taraba, awards N448m damages

Court frees 13 inmates unlawfully detained in Taraba, awards N448m damages

Thirteen male inmates who had been unlawfully detained for periods ranging from one to six years without trial have regained their freedom. This is following a landmark judgment of the Federal High Court, Jalingo, delivered on Monday. The inmates, who expressed overwhelming joy as they stepped out of detention, were released through the intervention of human rights lawyer, Barrister John Okezie, who represented them pro bono. Okezie, as gathered…

Pro bono service: Lawyer secures release of 13 inmates in Taraba

Pro bono service: Lawyer secures release of 13 inmates in Taraba. A human rights lawyer Barrister John Okezie has secured the release of 13...

Court Releases 13 Wrongfully Detained Inmates in Taraba and Grants...

Thirteen male inmates who had been unlawfully detained for periods ranging from one to six years without trial have regained their freedom. This is following a... #news, #court, #taraba, #flyingeze