Activist/Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, raises alarm over the poor condition of Nigerian prisoners in Republic of Benin

Lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has raised alarm over the plight of over 200 Nigerians allegedly being detained under inhumane conditions in prisons across the neighbouring Republic of Benin. In a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and dated September 16, 2025, the lawyer described the situation as a gross violation of the fundamental rights of these Nigerians who they alleged were being held without formal charges, access to fair trial, (or) fair hearing, amounting to harsh, inhuman and degrading treatment in contravention of internationally accepted human rights standards.   Adeyanju further claimed that many of the detainees had been denied access to legal assistance, medical treatment, and basic necessities. In fact, same has resulted in the recent death of one Salami Deyomi, from Lagos State, who died due to overcrowding in the prison cell and lack of medical attention, the letter stated A video he shared online, showed the congested prison. Watch below     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) The post Activist/Lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, raises alarm over the poor condition of Nigerian prisoners in Republic of Benin appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.