He wasn't guilty but delays left this man jailed for five years without trial
Summary
Rasheed Wasiu, a Nigerian man, was jailed for over five years without a trial after being arrested during violent protests against police brutality in Lagos. He was wrongly accused, held in poor prison conditions, and finally released when a judge dismissed his case due to lack of evidence.Key Facts
- Rasheed Wasiu was arrested in October 2020 during protests against police brutality in Lagos, Nigeria.
- He was initially accused of looting but later faced charges of unlawful possession of firearms.
- Rasheed says he did not take part in the protests and was detained by a local vigilante group.
- He spent over five years in prison waiting for his trial, which was repeatedly delayed.
- Prison conditions were tough: overcrowded cells, poor food, and lack of proper healthcare.
- Rasheed survived by doing small jobs like washing clothes and selling snacks inside the prison.
- His case was dismissed by a judge due to lack of evidence after nearly six years in detention.
- During his imprisonment, Rasheed’s mother went missing.
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