Jungle Justice in Nigeria: A Threat to the Rule of Law, Human Rights, Constitutional Democracy, and the Administration of Criminal Justice -By Jacob Shekwobashawye Samuel

1.0 Background
Jungle justice is no longer an isolated occurrence in Nigeria; it has become a disturbing and recurring phenomenon that continues to claim innocent and suspected lives across the country. Reports from reputable media organizations and research bodies reveal an alarming trend of mob violence, highlighting the urgent need for reforms in the administration of criminal justice and increased public respect for the rule of law.

A recent incident demonstrates that jungle justice remains a persistent challenge in Nigeria. On 28 July 2026, Christabel Ndoeche, reporting for The Punch, reported the tragic death of 25-year-old Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee,” who allegedly died after being attacked by a mob over accusations of stealing an iPhone 12 in Jos, Plateau State. According to the report, the Plateau State Police Command disclosed that Mbaya was brought unconscious to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) on 26 July 2026 by some youths, where he was subsequently confirmed dead on arrival.

Before now, Wikipedia had made a disturbing report of notable incidents of jungle justice in Nigeria as follows:

1. The 2012 killing of the Aluu Four — four university students in Rivers State who were falsely accused of theft before being tortured and burned alive.
2. The 2021 lynching of 16-year-old Anthony Okpahefufe and two other boys in Cross River State over an unproven allegation of stealing.
3. The murder of sound engineer David Imoh in Lagos in 2022 after he attempted to mediate a dispute between Okada riders.
4. The 2022 Murder and burning to death of Deborah Samuel Yakubu by her classmates in Sokoto after being accused of blasphemy.
5. The 2023 torturing and burning to death of Martina Okey Itagbor in Cross River State after being labeled a witch.
6. The Murder of Talle Mai Ruwa, a man with a mental health condition who was dragged from a Police station in Bauchi State and set ablaze.

On 10 October 2025, Ike Uchechukwu, reporting for Vanguard, cited Amnesty International as revealing that more than 550 lives had been lost to jungle justice in Nigeria over the preceding eleven years. This shocking figure underscores the scale of the crisis and demonstrates that mob violence has become a persistent threat to human rights and the administration of justice.

Similarly, on 30 May 2022, Ayodele Oluwafemi, reporting for TheCable, stated that a report by SBM Intelligence recorded 391 deaths arising from mob action between 2019 and May 2022. According to the report, 391 persons were killed in 279 separate incidents during the period under review. The report illustrates that jungle justice is not confined to a particular region but has become a nationwide challenge affecting communities across Nigeria.
Earlier, on 24 February 2020, Fidelis Mac-Leva, Haruna Ibrahim, Ronald Mutum, and Clement A. Oloyede, writing for the Daily Trust, reported that no fewer than 105 persons fell victim to jungle justice in at least twenty-five of Nigeria’s thirty-six states between January and December 2019. The widespread geographical distribution of these incidents demonstrates that mob justice is a national concern rather than a localized problem.

One of the most tragic examples of the dangers of jungle justice occurred in Agwan Affi, Akwanga, Nasarawa State. On 19 August 2017, Samson Ezea, reporting for The Guardian, recounted the death of Lance Corporal Ayuba Ali, a Nigerian soldier who was travelling in civilian clothes from Maiduguri on a motorcycle. According to the report, he accidentally knocked down a hawker and immediately stopped to apologize and make peace. Rather than allowing the matter to be handled lawfully, an angry mob attacked him, beat him into a coma, and he later died in the hospital. The incident serves as a painful reminder that jungle justice does not only claim the lives of suspected criminals; it also destroys the lives of innocent persons who are denied any opportunity to explain themselves or receive the protection of the law.

These reccuring incidents illustrates the grave dangers of jungle justice, where mere allegations are treated as proof of guilt and punishment is inflicted without investigation, trial, or judicial determination. Whether or not the allegation against the deceased was true, the Constitution guarantees every person the right to life, the right to the dignity of the human person, and the right to a fair hearing. By resorting to mob violence instead of allowing the criminal justice system to determine the truth, those involved undermined the rule of law and the constitutional safeguards designed to protect every individual from arbitrary punishment. Incidents such as this reinforce the urgent need for stronger law enforcement, public enlightenment, and strict prosecution of perpetrators of mob violence to deter future occurrences.

These reports paint a disturbing picture of a society where suspicion is too often treated as proof of guilt and where mobs assume the roles of investigators, prosecutors, judges, and executioners. Such actions undermine the constitutional guarantees of the right to life, human dignity, and fair hearing contained in Sections 33, 34, and 36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). They also weaken public confidence in the criminal justice system and threaten the rule of law upon which every democratic society depends.

The persistence of jungle justice demonstrates that combating crime cannot be achieved through unlawful violence. Rather, it requires effective policing, prompt investigation, efficient prosecution, speedy trials, and sustained public education on the importance of due process. Until citizens are willing to entrust the administration of justice to the institutions established by law, innocent lives will continue to be lost, and the ideals of constitutional democracy will remain under serious threat.

2.0 Introduction
The administration of justice is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of every civilized society. The rule of law demands that every person accused of committing an offence be presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction after a fair hearing. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, incidents of jungle justice also known as mob justice continue to undermine these constitutional principles. Suspected offenders are frequently beaten, tortured, or killed by angry mobs without investigation, trial, or judicial determination of guilt.

Jungle justice represents a complete rejection of the legal system. It replaces lawful criminal justice with violence, emotion, and revenge, often resulting in the deaths of innocent persons. This article examines the meaning, causes, legal implications, constitutional provisions, judicial attitude, consequences, and possible solutions to the persistent problem of jungle justice in Nigeria.

Justice is the foundation of every democratic society. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), establishes institutions responsible for investigating crimes, prosecuting offenders, and administering justice. These institutions include the Police, prosecuting authorities, and the courts.
Where individuals take the law into their own hands by attacking or killing persons merely suspected of committing crimes, the constitutional system collapses. Such conduct amounts to jungle justice.
The prevalence of jungle justice raises serious questions about public confidence in the criminal justice system. While many participants claim to be fighting crime, their actions often amount to serious criminal offences and gross violations of constitutional rights.

3.0 Meaning of Jungle Justice
According to Wikipedia, Jungle justice (also known as mob justice or street justice) is a form of extrajudicial punishment carried out by angry mobs or vigilante groups against individuals accused of crimes.[1][2][3] The attacks involve the public humiliation, physical assault, or summary execution of the accused without any form of legal trial.

4.0 Constitutional and Legal Framework
Nigeria’s Constitution guarantees every person certain fundamental rights, regardless of the allegations against them.
(a) Right to Life: Section 33 of the Constitution guarantees the right to life. No person shall intentionally be deprived of life except in circumstances permitted by law. When a mob kills a suspect without lawful authority, it violates this constitutional protection.
(b) Right to Dignity of the Human Person: Section 34 protects every individual from torture, inhuman, or degrading treatment. Beating, burning, stripping, or publicly humiliating a suspect clearly violates this right.
(c) Right to Personal Liberty: Section 35 guarantees personal liberty. A suspect may only be arrested, detained, and dealt with according to procedures established by law.
(d) Right to Fair Hearing: Section 36 guarantees that every person charged with a criminal offence is presumed innocent until proven guilty and is entitled to a fair hearing before an independent and impartial court. Jungle justice completely disregards this constitutional guarantee.

The constitutional guarantees of the right to life, dignity of the human person, personal liberty, and fair hearing collectively prohibit the practice of jungle justice. The Constitution entrusts the investigation of crimes to law enforcement agencies and the determination of criminal guilt to courts of competent jurisdiction. Thus, no individual or group possesses the legal authority to investigate, try, convict, and punish a suspect outside the judicial process.

Furthermore, Section 220 of the Penal Code Act and Section 315 of the Criminal Code Act criminalise all forms of unlawful killings, including jungle justice. Also, Section 8, Subsection 1 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) guarantees every crime suspect to be humanely treated, without violating his or her rights.

The Supreme Court reaffirmed this position in Akhigbe v. State (2025) 9 NWLR (Pt. 1994) 609, where Adah, J.S.C., observed that murder remains one of the gravest offences known to law and condemned the growing practice of killing suspected offenders without due process. His Lordship emphasized that where a person is suspected of committing an offence, the suspect must be handled in accordance with the law and handed over to the Police, established under Section 214 of the Constitution, for investigation. The Court stressed that no person has the right to assume the functions of the police, prosecutor, judge, and executioner by taking the law into his own hands.

5.0 Why Jungle Justice Occurs
To this Writer, several factors contribute to the persistence of jungle justice in Nigeria.
(a) Lack of Confidence in the Criminal Justice System: Many citizens believe that offenders escape punishment because investigations are slow, prosecutions are delayed, or corruption interferes with justice.
(b) Delay in Court Proceedings: Criminal trials sometimes take years before conclusion. This creates frustration among members of the public.

While delays in the administration of justice may contribute to public frustration, such delays can never justify resorting to mob violence. In Oshoboja v. Amuda (1992) 6 NWLR (Pt. 250) 690, Olatawura, J.S.C. explained that the search for truth and justice necessarily requires adherence to due process. His Lordship warned that justice should not be sacrificed for speed and stated that the rules of court exist to prevent arbitrary or jungle justice. The Supreme

Court emphasized that it is better for justice to take time than for irreversible injustice to be perpetrated through hurried and unlawful action.
(c) Ignorance of the Law: Many people do not understand that suspects have constitutional rights and that only courts can determine criminal guilt.
(d) Poverty and Unemployment: Economic hardship sometimes increases crime, leading to heightened public anger and a greater likelihood of mob violence.
(e) Desire for Instant Justice: Some citizens prefer immediate revenge rather than allowing the legal process to take its course.

6.0 Legal Consequences of Jungle Justice
Participation in jungle justice is itself a criminal offence.
Depending on the facts, participants may be liable for: Murder, Manslaughter, Assault occasioning grievous harm, Unlawful assembly, Conspiracy, Arson and or Malicious damage to property.

Nigerian appellate courts have consistently maintained that punishment can only follow a lawful conviction. In Shalla v. State (2004) 8 NWLR (Pt. 875) 396, the Court of Appeal held that it is only after a person has been duly convicted and sentenced by a court of law that the person becomes liable to punishment executed by the appropriate authorities. Consequently, any attempt by private individuals or a mob to punish a suspect before trial constitutes a serious violation of the law.

A person cannot escape liability merely because many others participated. Criminal responsibility is determined by each individual’s conduct and the evidence against them.
Peter Archibong Essoh and Okoro Sunday Asangausung, in their article titled: ‘Jungle Justice in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria: A Focus on Driving Factors, Patterns, Legal Frameworks and Law Enforcement Response” argue that the prevalence of jungle justice in Nigeria is attributable to a combination of institutional failures, socio-economic challenges, and public mistrust of the criminal justice system. According to the authors, delays in judicial proceedings, perceived corruption and inefficiency among law enforcement agencies, poverty, unemployment, insecurity, and the absence of procedural fairness have collectively contributed to the growing acceptance of mob justice as an alternative means of crime control.

7.0 Accomplices in Mob Action (Jungle Justice) and the Legal Consequences Under Nigerian Law
Jungle justice is rarely carried out by a single individual. It is usually the product of collective participation, where different persons play different roles that culminate in the unlawful assault or death of a victim. While some physically attack the victim, others restrain the victim, supply weapons, incite the crowd, record the incident, prevent rescue, or encourage the perpetrators through words or actions.
Under Nigerian criminal law, criminal responsibility is not limited to the person who inflicts the fatal injury. Any person who intentionally aids, abets, counsels, procures, conspires with, or facilitates the commission of an offence may be held criminally liable as a principal offender or an accomplice, depending on the applicable law and the facts of the case.

Accordingly, mob action presents significant legal consequences not only for the direct perpetrators but also for those whose conduct contributes to the commission of the offence.

7.1 who is an Accomplice to a crime?: The Court of Appeal in Okere v. State (2001) 2 NWLR (Pt. 697) 397 defined Accomplices to a crime as persons who participated in respect of the actual crime charged whether as principals or accessories before or after the fact in case of a felony, or persons who commit the crime charged or who procure, aid or abet the commission of the crime in case of a misdemeanour.
An accomplice is a person who knowingly assists, encourages, aids, counsels, procures, or participates in the commission of a criminal offence.
An accomplice need not strike the victim personally. Criminal liability may arise where the person’s conduct substantially contributes to the commission of the offence.
Under Nigerian criminal jurisprudence, participation may occur before, during, or, in some circumstances, after the commission of the offence.

7.3 Forms of Participation in Mob Action: Several categories of persons may incur criminal liability during jungle justice.

(A) The Principal Offenders: These are persons who physically assault, torture, stab, shoot, burn, or otherwise inflict injuries upon the victim. Where death results, they may be liable for murder or manslaughter, depending on the circumstances and the applicable criminal law.
(B) Persons Who Restrain or Hold the Victim: A person who ties the victim, binds the victim’s hands or legs, prevents escape, or delivers the victim to the mob actively facilitates the offence. Such participation may amount to aiding and abetting or acting in concert with the principal offenders.
(C) Persons Who Supply Weapons or Dangerous Objects: Anyone who provides petrol, matches, tyres, sticks, machetes, stones, ropes, or other instruments knowing they will be used during the attack may incur criminal liability. Their responsibility arises from intentionally facilitating the commission of the offence.
(D) Persons Who Encourage or Incite the Mob: Liability is not confined to physical violence. A person who shouts: “Kill him, burn him, don’t allow him to escape, he deserves to die etc may be guilty of counselling, procuring, or encouraging the commission of the offence if those words contribute to the attack.
(E) Persons Who Organize the Mob: Individuals who mobilize others, coordinate the attack, assign roles, or direct the crowd may bear equal criminal responsibility. Leadership of the mob often demonstrates a common intention to commit the offence.
(F) Persons Who Prevent Rescue: A person who prevents police officers, neighbours, medical personnel, or good Samaritans from rescuing the victim may also incur criminal liability. Such conduct prolongs the attack and may contribute directly to the victim’s death.
(G) Persons Who Fail to Report Mob Action: Persons who witness mob violence and deliberately fail to report it to the appropriate law enforcement authorities may, in certain circumstances, face legal consequences, particularly where their omission forms part of a broader scheme to aid offenders, conceal the crime, or obstruct justice.
As a general rule, mere failure to report a crime does not automatically make a person an accomplice. Nigerian criminal law ordinarily requires proof that the person intentionally aided, encouraged, procured, or shared a common intention with the perpetrators before criminal liability as an accomplice can arise.

However, liability may arise where a person:
Deliberately conceals information to protect the perpetrators;
Knowingly assists offenders to escape arrest;
Destroys or hides evidence;
Provides false information to investigators;
Or is under a specific legal duty to report but intentionally fails to do so.
Such conduct may amount to offences relating to obstruction of justice, assisting offenders, concealing evidence, or other offences created by applicable criminal statutes.
Beyond legal liability, there is also a moral and civic responsibility on every citizen to report incidents of mob violence. Prompt reporting enables the Police to rescue victims, preserve evidence, identify perpetrators, and ensure that those responsible are brought before a court of law.
Silence in the face of jungle justice may not always constitute a criminal offence, but it can contribute to a culture of impunity where perpetrators believe they can act without consequences. A society committed to the rule of law must encourage citizens not only to refrain from participating in mob action but also to report such incidents promptly to the appropriate authorities.

(H) Those Who Merely Watch: The law generally does not punish a person merely because they were present at the scene of a crime. However, mere presence may become criminal where the evidence shows that the person’s presence was intended to encourage the perpetrators, intimidate the victim, prevent intervention, or otherwise facilitate the offence.

Whether a bystander is criminally liable depends on the evidence establishing participation or a common intention.
(I) Persons Who Record the Incident: The legal position is more nuanced regarding persons who merely record mob violence. Recording a crime does not automatically make a person an accomplice. However, criminal liability may arise where the recording is accompanied by other conduct, such as:
Encouraging the attackers;
Directing the assault;
Preventing rescue;
Assisting the perpetrators;
Sharing the video to celebrate or promote the crime where this forms part of the unlawful enterprise.
Whether such a person is criminally liable depends on the evidence proving intentional participation in the offence.
The Court of Appeal in Okere v. State (2001) 2 NWLR (Pt. 697) 397 defined Accomplices to a crime as persons who participated in respect of the actual crime charged whether as principals or accessories before or after the fact in case of a felony, or persons who commit the crime charged or who procure, aid or abet the commission of the crime in case of a misdemeanour.

7.2 Doctrine of Common Intention: Where several persons form a common intention to prosecute an unlawful purpose, each participant may be held responsible for offences committed in furtherance of that common purpose, provided the legal requirements are satisfied. Thus, a participant cannot ordinarily escape liability by arguing: “I only held him, i only tied him, i only poured petrol, I only blocked the road, I only spoke, I only joked about it” etc.
The court examines the totality of the evidence to determine whether the accused shared the common criminal design.

7.3 Possible Criminal Charges: Depending on the facts, participants in mob action may face charges including:
Murder
Manslaughter
Conspiracy
Assault occasioning grievous harm
Causing grievous hurt
Unlawful assembly
Riot, Arson (where property or persons are burnt)
Malicious damage to property.
The precise charge depends on the evidence, the role played by each accused person, and the applicable criminal statute.

8.0 Judicial Attitude
Nigerian courts have consistently emphasized the supremacy of the Constitution, the rule of law, and the right to fair hearing. Nigerian courts have consistently emphasized the supremacy of the Constitution, the rule of law, and the right to fair hearing.
In Inakoju v. Adeleke (2007) 4 NWLR (Pt. 1025) 423, the Supreme Court held that where the Constitution prescribes a procedure for exercising power, that procedure must be followed strictly.
Similarly, in Garba v. University of Maiduguri (1986) 1 NWLR (Pt. 18) 550, the Supreme Court affirmed that no person should be condemned without first being afforded a fair hearing, thereby reinforcing the constitutional principle that justice must always follow due process.
The Supreme Court again condemned mob violence in John v. State (2025) 1 NWLR (Pt. 1972) 181, where Ogunwumiju, J.S.C. lamented the increasing incidence of jungle justice and observed that it is disturbing that, in the twenty-first century, people could still be persuaded to lynch another human being on unfounded allegations. The Court unequivocally stated that the rampant acts of jungle justice must be firmly discouraged in every civilized society governed by the rule of law.
Likewise, in Akhigbe v. State (2025) 9 NWLR (Pt. 1994) 609, the Supreme Court strongly condemned the killing of suspects by community members instead of allowing law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute alleged offences in accordance with the Constitution.
These principles demonstrate that no individual or group has the legal authority to punish a suspect outside the judicial process.

9.0 Consequences of Jungle Justice
The effects of jungle justice extend beyond the immediate victim.
Innocent people are bodily disfigured.
Innocent people may be killed.
Public confidence in the legal system is weakened.
Families suffer irreversible loss.
Communities become more violent.
The rule of law is undermined.
Human rights are violated.

Oguntuyo Christianah and Adesiyan Victor A., in their article titled ‘The Effects of Jungle Justice on Social Reengineering in Nigeria (A Case Study of Lagos State)’, argue that jungle justice has far-reaching consequences for social development and the administration of justice in Nigeria. According to the authors, the practice undermines the level of civilization and societal advancement, encourages false accusations against innocent persons in the absence of proper investigation, erodes social harmony and peaceful coexistence, diminishes public confidence in the security architecture of the State, and violates the fundamental rights of individuals to fair hearing and fair treatment. They contend that the persistence of jungle justice weakens the rule of law and poses a serious obstacle to sustainable social reengineering and democratic governance in Nigeria.

10.0 Preventive Measures
Improve police efficiency and professionalism.
Ensure speedy investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.
Strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.
Educate citizens about constitutional rights and due process.
Prosecute persons who participate in mob violence.

Encourage citizens to report suspects to law enforcement agencies instead of taking the law into their own hands.
The persistent occurrence of jungle justice poses a grave threat not only to individual rights but also to national peace, security, and constitutional governance. If left unchecked, it may have far-reaching consequences, including:
It could ignite religious tensions and, in extreme cases, trigger religious conflicts where incidents are perceived through sectarian lenses.
It could deepen hostility between families, leading to cycles of revenge and long-standing enmity.
It could provoke communal reprisal attacks, particularly where victims and perpetrators belong to different communities.
It could fuel tribal or ethnic conflicts, especially where mob actions are interpreted as being motivated by ethnic prejudice or discrimination.
It could erode public confidence in law enforcement and the judiciary, encouraging citizens to increasingly resort to self-help instead of lawful processes.
It could ultimately result in a breakdown of law and order, plunging parts of the country or even the nation as a whole into widespread insecurity and anarchy.
Josephine Mahachi, in her article titled ‘How Nigeria Can Stop Rising “Jungle Justice”‘, observes that addressing the growing incidence of mob justice in Nigeria requires comprehensive institutional and societal reforms. According to the report, experts advocate for increased public awareness campaigns against mob violence, comprehensive police reforms, and enhanced human rights training for law enforcement personnel. The article further highlights the recommendation of legal practitioner Frank Tietie, who argues that greater pressure should be mounted on the National Assembly to decentralize the Nigerian Police Force, contending that the current centrally controlled policing structure has become inefficient and susceptible to corruption. He expressed the view that a decentralized policing system, allowing states and local governments to establish and manage their own police services, would improve law enforcement effectiveness and reduce incidents of jungle justice and extrajudicial killings. The report also emphasizes the need for sustained advocacy for justice sector reforms, the promotion of peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms, and stronger collaboration between local communities and security agencies to foster public trust, enhance responsiveness, and strengthen the rule of law.¹

11.0 Recommendation
1. The National Assembly and the State Houses of Assembly should enact or strengthen laws specifically aimed at preventing and punishing mob violence, while providing effective mechanisms for investigation, prosecution, and victim protection.
2. Law enforcement agencies should ensure the prompt arrest, investigation, and prosecution of all persons who participate in, encourage, facilitate, or organize jungle justice, regardless of their status or influence.
3. Government at all levels should intensify public enlightenment campaigns to educate citizens on the constitutional rights of suspects, the presumption of innocence, and the dangers of taking the law into their own hands.
4. The Police and other criminal justice institutions should be adequately funded, equipped, and reformed to improve public confidence in the administration of justice and reduce the temptation to resort to mob action.
5. Community leaders, religious leaders, traditional rulers, educational institutions, and civil society organizations should actively promote respect for the rule of law and discourage all forms of extrajudicial violence.
6. The Government should ensure the thorough investigation and prosecution of all persons and entities found to have sponsored, financed, organized, instigated, encouraged, aided, abetted, conspired in, facilitated, or otherwise participated in acts of jungle justice. This includes individuals, groups, associations, organizations, community vigilante groups, and, where the law permits, corporate bodies or other entities whose members or officials are criminally responsible for such acts. Those who incite mob violence, provide logistical or financial support, supply weapons or materials, conceal offenders, destroy evidence, obstruct investigations, or otherwise assist perpetrators should be investigated and, where sufficient evidence exists, prosecuted in accordance with the law. The Government must also ensure that no person or entity enjoys immunity or impunity on account of status, influence, political affiliation, or community support.

12.0 Conclusion
As the Supreme Court observed in Okpe v. Fan Milk Plc (2017) 2 NWLR (Pt. 1549) 282, justice is a “three-way traffic” justice to the claimant, justice to the defendant, and justice to the court. Jungle justice destroys that balance by denying the accused an opportunity to be heard, depriving victims of lawful accountability, and undermining the integrity of the judicial system itself. True justice can only be achieved through adherence to constitutional procedures, respect for the rule of law, and unwavering commitment to due process.
Jungle justice has no place in a constitutional democracy governed by the rule of law. While crime remains a serious challenge, the solution cannot be to abandon the Constitution and replace lawful justice with mob violence.
Every person, whether innocent or guilty, is entitled to the protection of the law and the constitutional guarantee of a fair hearing. Allowing mobs to determine guilt and impose punishment threatens the very foundation of justice and democracy.

A society that tolerates jungle justice risks condemning innocent persons, encouraging lawlessness, weakening public confidence in its legal institutions and heading towards anarchy. The proper response to crime is not revenge but lawful investigation, prosecution, and adjudication by competent courts. Only by upholding due process and respecting constitutional rights can Nigeria strengthen the rule of law and ensure that justice is both done and seen to be done.

ABOUT THE WRITER:
Jacob Shekwobashawye Samuel is a Senator of the 9th Legislative Assembly under the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN).
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