Inside Kirikiri Prison: The Tale of Generators and Injustice Since 1999
TikTok content creator Seaking recently shared a video recounting his experiences during a brief incarceration at Kirikiri Prison in Lagos, Nigeria. In the video, he highlights the prevalence of poverty among inmates and narrates the story of two individuals who have been imprisoned since 1999 over a stolen generator.
According to Seaking, one man was arrested for stealing a generator, and the other for purchasing the stolen item. Both have remained in custody for over two decades without trial. Seaking’s account underscores systemic issues within the Nigerian justice system, particularly concerning prolonged detention without due process.
This revelation has sparked discussions on social media about the need for judicial reforms in Nigeria to address the challenges of delayed trials and the disproportionate impact on economically disadvantaged individuals.