Despite the constitutional right to a fair hearing in Nigeria, the persistent trial backlog for detainees is alarming. As of January 2024, the country holds 77,350 inmates, with 54,092 awaiting trial—roughly seven out of 10 inmates, making up 69.92 per cent of the country’s total prison population. This protracted trial backlog in Nigeria, where a significant majority of inmates await trial for extended periods not only strains individuals psychologically but…
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