Nigerian lawyer secures freedom for death row inmate in Indonesia, speaks

  • Emma Ihejirika, a Nigerian on death row in Indonesia for drug charges, has been freed after a successful appeal at the Supreme Court
  • The legal victory was achieved thanks to the pro bono efforts of Barrister Emmanuel Isha Ogebe, a Nigerian lawyer based in Washington DC
  • This case shows the power of international legal collaboration and the dedication of human rights advocates

Nigerian released from Indonesian death row thanks to Pro Bono legal effort. Photo credit: X/@abikedabiriSource: TwitterSupreme court victory frees Nigerian on death rowNigerian regains freedom after 14 years in prison

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