Behind Bar Human Rights Agbor

Press Release

Behind Bars Human Rights Initiative, Agbor/Ika Chapter
Date: 20th May 2026

Subject: Official Visit and Inmate Support Outreach to Agbor Correctional Centre

The Behind Bars Human Rights Initiative, Agbor/Ika Chapter, under the leadership of Hon. Harrison Gwamishu, carried out an official visit to the Agbor Correctional Centre earlier today, 20th May 2026. The delegation was Led by Comrade Julius Martins [Raw Material].

During the visit, the team held an interactive session with the management of the facility to assess prevailing conditions and challenges. Permission was granted for a guided inspection of the centre to observe the environment and welfare standards firsthand.

Following the assessment, the Initiative reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the welfare of inmates. Key areas of intervention include providing legal representation and facilitating bail processes for inmates who lack family or financial support.

The Behind Bars Human Rights Initiative remains dedicated to promoting human rights, due process, and humane treatment within correctional facilities in line with constitutional provisions and international best practices.

Signed:
Behind Bars Human Rights Initiative
Agbor/Ika Chapter

Earlier today the Behind Bar Human Agbor/Ika have a familiarization meeting with the Abavo Divisional Police Command earlier today. The purpose of the visit was to fortify our relationship, ensuring the protection of human rights. The DPO gave assurance of their dedication to collaborating with us in our newly relationship.

Cc: Harrison Gwamnishu
Cc: Evy Ben
Cc: Martins Julius Chidiebere

OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE DEPLORABLE NEGLIGENCE OF A SCHOOL IN AGBOR, DELTA STATE

We, Behind Bar Human Rights Agbor , are utterly dismayed and appalled by the egregious breach of duty of care exhibited by the school management in handling the case of a minor who suffered a grievous eye injury.

A child reported to their teacher that they had been subjected to a violent blow to the eye.
The teacher callously dismissed the child without taking adequate measures to ensure their safety and well-being.
Four days later, the child's eye pain intensified, prompting the father to seek urgent medical attention.
The child was referred to multiple hospitals, including FMC Asaba and UBTH Benin, where it was unequivocally confirmed that the eye is irreparably damaged and necessitates immediate surgical intervention (₦4,000,000) to prevent further damage.

The school proprietor had the temerity to question the father's decision to seek medical attention and refused to accept responsibility for the child's injury.
Despite charging an exorbitant ₦40,000 per term, the school has refused to provide support or take accountability for their manifest negligence.

We categorically condemn the school management's actions, which demonstrate a blatant disregard for the child's welfare and a callous indifference to their suffering.

We pose the following questions:


How could a minor in your custody be subjected to such neglect. Where was the teacher when the incident occurred, and why did they fail to discharge their duty of care?
Is this not a prima facie case of school negligence?

We demand that the school prioritizes the child's welfare and assumes full responsibility for the medical costs. The safety and well-being of Nigerian children must be paramount! 💔

We Seize to Publish the name of the School Yet, But if they fail the Comply, Everything will Be published

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