Success Stories: Lives Restored

We met Mr. Alabi, a 30-year-old man, in custody at the Agodi Correctional Centre on 23rd of May, 2025. His case commenced on the 14th of February, 2025. The complainant in the matter is his father, who alleged that Mr. Alabi and his younger brother sold his old, abandoned items formerly used for rental such as tables, chairs and canopies without his consent. As a result of this allegation, the father insisted that his son, Alabi, should remain in jail for as long as he lives. The younger brother was not charged alongside Mr. Alabi because the father believed that the elder son influenced him into committing the act. All efforts to secure Mr. Alabi's release were frustrated by the father who imposed a single condition that had to be met before he would agree to withdraw his complaint. Our NGO intervened on behalf of Mr. Alabi, met the condition set by the father and successfully secured his release on the 22nd of September, 2025. He had spent seven (7) months in custody before regaining his freedom.

Bose, a married woman was arrested and was remanded at Agodi Correctional Centre for stealing. Her case was that her co-tenant borrowed the sum of N1,000 from her with the promise to return the same day. The day passed and when she did not hear from her co-tenant, she decided to meet him and demanded for her money. Her co-tenant gave her the sum of N1,000 when she demanded for it and she left. It was surprising to her when the police informed her the money she received from her co-tenant was a proceed of a criminal act (stealing). Mrs. Bose was in custody since the 9th day of July 2025 and upon our involvement from the 1st day of August 2025, her case was struck out on the 12th day of August 2025.

The young boy was working somewhere at Bodija to feed himself. On a particular Sunday which was his off day, one of his friends visited him in the house and asked Quwuli to follow him to sell an old generator which was given to him by his uncle. Unknowingly to Quwuli, his friend had stolen the generator from his workplace. The generator was sold and Quwuli did not receive any proceed from the sale. While Quwuli was at work on the next day, he was arrested by police officers from Bodija Division. It was at the police station that he discovered that the generator that was sold by his friend was stolen. The two of them were arraigned on the 9th of March 2025 at the Grade A, Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan. Our NGO met with Quwuli on the 1st of August 2025 and upon our intervention, the nominal complainant voluntarily withdrew the charge against Quwuli on the 2nd day of September 2025 and the case continued with the friend that stole the generator.

Femi was accused of stealing iron pipes, a charge that threatened to derail his entire future. Despite the serious allegations, our team at OLOGBESE HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION took on his case with determination. We met with the complainant, mediated peace between the parties, and worked tirelessly to demonstrate Femi's innocence. Through our intervention, we secured a case withdrawal. Femi was discharged. His tears of joy told us more than words ever could.

Sikiru was charged with theft and faced an uncertain future in the correctional system. Without proper legal representation, his case seemed hopeless. Our team provided a strong defense, meticulously examining the prosecution's case and exposing critical weaknesses. We ensured that justice prevailed. Through our dedicated legal work, we secured his release and gave him back his freedom.