He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
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"Jail is hell if you do not have money to ease your way through and cater for your needs."
— Rasheed Wasiu , Activist
"Jail is hell if you do not have money to ease your way through and cater for your needs."
— Rasheed Wasiu , Activist
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At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
Rasheed Wasiu, arrested at 17 during Nigeria's 2020 anti-police brutality protests, was released after five years in prison without trial. His case was dismissed due to lack of evidence following advocacy group intervention. His mother, who had warned him to stay home during the protests, is now missing. Wasiu hopes to rebuild his life and find employment.
Rasheed Wasiu, arrested at 17 during Nigeria's 2020 anti-police brutality protests, was released after five years in prison without trial. His case was dismissed due to lack of evidence following advocacy group intervention. His mother, who had warned him to stay home during the protests, is now missing. Wasiu hopes to rebuild his life and find employment.
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