Awaiting Trial Behind Bars: Lanre in prison for 8 years

One minute, the 41-year-old was going about his business, the next, a mob was accusing him of being an armed robber with zero evidence.

Data compiled by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) shows that 69% of people in prisons across the country are awaiting trial, praying for the chance to prove their innocence — many times for minor crimes or alleged crimes police officers are unable to prove in court.

Olanrewaju Oladejo was one of them. This is his story.

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