At the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Old, Nassarawa State, REJA Initiative hosted a transformative Correctional Centre outreach event, dedicated to uplifting and supporting incarcerated women…………………..
Reja Initiative was privileged to be a part of this exercise were 30 inmates, including 4 persons who were minors from the Borstal Training Institution, Adigbe, Abeokuta, Ogun State, were released.
Today we spotlight the case of Taju (pseudonym) a one time commercial driver, who after losing the vehicle which fetched his daily income turned into a garage boy which made him involved in drinking and gambling…..
In a sad tale of false accusations and abuse of power, Mr. D found himself trapped in the clutches of the criminal justice system.
Mr. D was arrested and detained on a trump-up charge of stealing, and despite an express order by the DPO of the police station that he be released, a rebellious officer still took him and arraigned him at the Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State………
Today, our legal team was present at the high court, Ikeja to represent a minor (female) who is standing trial for manslaughter……………………….