bloomshorts Landmark Release in Rivers State
In a significant move towards justice, the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, initiated a jail delivery exercise resulting in the release of 21 inmates, including Gospel Nwibari, who spent 18 years in detention without trial. Arrested at just 14, Nwibari’s case underscores the urgent need for legal system reforms.
Systemic Failures Exposed
Justice Amadi highlighted the absence of case files and legal representation for many inmates, emphasizing the injustice of prolonged detention without due process. The exercise aims to decongest prisons and address delays in the legal process, with all releases verified by the Department of Public Prosecution.
A New Beginning
The emotional reunion of Nwibari with his family, who had presumed him dead, marks a new chapter. Legal advocacy groups like Haven360 Foundation played a pivotal role in his release, pledging support for rehabilitation and reintegration of such victims into society.
Call for Reform
The event, attended by various legal and human rights organizations, underscored the collective commitment to reforming the criminal justice system and restoring dignity to those wronged by its inefficiencies.
