Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has revealed that ₦3m was raised in two hours for 17-year-old Quadri Alabi, who was wrongfully detained for months under trumped-up charges.
Alabi, who gained national attention after standing in front of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s convoy during the 2023 elections, was released by a Magistrate Court in Apapa, Lagos, following an investigation that found no evidence to support the allegations against him.
In response to Alabi’s ordeal, Effiong launched a fundraising campaign to help the teenager and his family relocate to a safe place, as they have reportedly faced active threats.
The funds would also support Alabi’s rehabilitation, education, and skill development.
Effiong has urged Nigerians to continue donating to support Alabi and his family.
“We have raised ₦3m within two hours of announcing the fundraising for Quadri Alabi.
“We are still far from the target, but the amount raised so far demonstrates that there are good and spirited people in Nigeria. Please keep donating,” he posted on X on Thursday night.
Effiong called for the removal and disciplinary investigation of the Divisional Police Officer at Amukoko, as well as other officers involved in Alabi’s wrongful detention.
He also demanded a public apology and ₦100m in compensation from the Nigeria Police Force.
Nigerians Raise N3m In Two Hours For Wrongfully Detained Obi Supporter is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Source: The Whistler
