Mary Akanbi
30th July, 2025
In line with Section 34 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, the Human Rights Committee (HRC) of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA Bwari Branch (Cradle Bar) in collaboration with His Worship Nonye Okoronkwo K. Chiemena Esq, embarked on police station (Bwari Police Division and Ushafa Police Division) visitation, cell inspection and decongestion on Wednesday, 23rd of July, 2025.
The Human Rights Committee, NBA Bwari Branch led by its Vice Chairman, Anayisi Agnes Fache-Omuya Esq report that there were Twenty-Four (24) detainees at the Bwari Police Station. A total of Twenty-Four (24) Females, Zero (0) Female. While at the Ushafa Police Station, there was a total of Seven (7) Males, Zero (0) Female, some suspects were granted bail while others were ordered to be charged to court by the Magistrate.
In Attendance:
1. His Worship Nonye Okoronkwo K. Chiemena – MAGISTRATE
2. Ohiremen Samuel – COURT STAFF
3. Fatimah Mohammed – ACJMC
4. Omakwu Faithwin – ACJMC
5. Appah Christopher – ACJMC
6. Anayisi Agnes Fache-Omuya – NBA BWARI HRC
7. Yewande Mary Akanbi – NBA BWARI HRC
8. Kuyeba Sekimat Abimbola – NBA BWARI HRC
It is pertinent to note that the Nigerian Bar Association Bwari Branch along with the Magistrate, regularly conduct inspection visits to police stations and detention facilities in both Bwari and Ushafa Police Division respectively. These visits are part of an effort to ensure the fair and just treatment of detainees, and to address concerns raised by the public. The visits also allow lawyers from the NBA Bwari to offer free legal assistance to detainees.
See the visitation report and more pictures below;
