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As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening the administration of criminal justice, we conducted additional 10 oversight visits to police stations across the Abuja FCT. These visits offered invaluable insights into facility conditions, the treatment of detainees, and compliance with legal standards. Through these engagements, we identified systemic challenges, fostered meaningful dialogue with key […]

On February 14, 2024, Mr. Ahmed, an orphan struggling with financial hardship, was arrested and held in detention for seven months due to his inability to meet bail conditions. During a monitoring visit on August 29, 2024, AWJAI, alongside Her Worship Nonye O. Chiemene and other organizations, encountered Mr. Ahmed’s case. In a hopeful turn,

In collaboration with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), and Citizens Gavel, AWJAI conducted a monitoring visit to Bwari Police Station, led by Her Worship Okoronkwo Chiemene. During our visit on August 29, 2024, we encountered an inmate, an orphan struggling with financial hardship, who had been detained

AWJAI, in partnership with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), Citizens Gavel, Hope Behind Bars Africa, the Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Committee, and students from the Nigerian Law School, conducted a monitoring visit to Dawaki Police Station on September 26, 2024. The visit was led by Magistrate Muhammad Tahir and other court

AWJAI, along with Magistrate Ibegu Linda Abhiranyam of the Magistrate Court Lugbe, the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee, Citizens Gavel, and duty solicitors, conducted an oversight inspection at Trademoore Police Station on July 30, 2024. During the visit, two detainees confessed to theft; however, the victim, having recovered his stolen items, chose not to

AWJAI, in partnership with the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC), conducted an oversight visit to the Apo Legislative Quarters Police Station, led by His Worship Magistrate Dodo, on July 29, 2024. The visit aimed to assess the Nigerian Police’s compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and other relevant laws in managing