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Lagos Judge Frees Rasheed Wasiu After Six Years, Overcrowding Exposed

4/23/2026

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A Lagos high court judge struck out Rasheed Wasiu’s case for lack of evidence, freeing him after six years in pre-trial detention.
While detained at Kirikiri Correctional Centre, he reported overcrowded cells, poor food and having to pay for better meals and medication.
The Take It Back Movement provided free legal representation and has secured the release of about 100 protest detainees, including Wasiu.

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Story summary

A Lagos high court judge struck out Rasheed Wasiu’s case for lack of evidence, freeing him after six years in pre-trial detention.
While detained at Kirikiri Correctional Centre, he reported overcrowded cells, poor food and having to pay for better meals and medication.
The Take It Back Movement provided free legal representation and has secured the release of about 100 protest detainees, including Wasiu.