Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Abia State Chapter

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The indefatigable and incorrupt team of Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Abia State. Always ready to respond If you s...
30/11/2025

The indefatigable and incorrupt team of Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Abia State.

Always ready to respond

If you see something
Say something
Do something.

27/11/2025

K!llings and K!dnappings in Nigeria
Our hearts are heavy. The k!llings and k!dnappings happening across Nigeria are painful, unjust, and deeply heartbreaking. No family should have to live in fear, and no community should endure such constant trauma.
We condemn these acts in the strongest terms. Every life taken is a wound to our nation, and every person abducted is a reminder that we must not remain silent.
To Nigerians everywhere:
Please stay strong. Support one another. Hold on to hope, even when it feels difficult. Our resilience as a people is powerful, and together we can overcome these dark moments.
We stand with all victims, and we continue to call for urgent, meaningful action from our government to restore peace and protect every Nigerian life. Enough of the k!llings!!!! These are lives, not pages.

SPECIAL INVITATION
26/11/2025

SPECIAL INVITATION

Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Abia State Chapter office is located at NO 110 Uwalaka street By Enugu Road Umuahia ...
21/11/2025

Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Abia State Chapter office is located at NO 110 Uwalaka street By Enugu Road Umuahia Abia state.

PRESS RELEASE13th November 2025ABIA STATE BBI TEAM RECORDS MULTIPLE DEFILEMENT CASES.The Behind Bars Human Rights Defend...
14/11/2025

PRESS RELEASE

13th November 2025

ABIA STATE BBI TEAM RECORDS MULTIPLE DEFILEMENT CASES.

The Behind Bars Human Rights Defenders Abia state Chapter has intensified its crackdown on sexual offenders following a disturbing rise in defilement cases across Abia State.

Yesterday, 13th November 2025, two serious incidents were brought to the forefront:

1. A landlord in Ukwa West was arrested for allegedly defiling his tenant’s daughter.
2. A local vigilante member from Olokoro, Umuahia South, was arraigned and subsequently remanded at Afara Prisons for defiling a 10yr old girl.

In addition to these cases, yesterday the Gender Based Unit of the State SCID charged over twelve (12) suspects connected to various defilement offences in the state all suspects were arraigned in court and remanded pending further judicial action.

These incidents underscore the growing concern about the rising rate of defilement in Abia State.

Behind Bars Team Abia state chapter under the leadership of Comrade Ochiegbu Marvelous reaffirm our commitment to pursuing all perpetrators and ensuring that victims receive justice without delay.

We urge parents, guardians, and community leaders to remain vigilant. Protect and guide your children.

Say NO to defilement.

For more information or to report cases of sexual violence, members of the public are encouraged to contact the appropriate law enforcement and Abia State Director comrade Ochiegbu Marvelous @ 08137355043

Comrade Nony Philip
State PRO

JUSTICE FOR OUR CHILDREN IN ABIA STATE!It breaks my heart that in our dear Abia State, we rarely hear the good news that...
12/11/2025

JUSTICE FOR OUR CHILDREN IN ABIA STATE!

It breaks my heart that in our dear Abia State, we rarely hear the good news that a pa******le or child abuser has been sentenced.

Too often, once suspects are charged in magistrate court, their family members and sponsors rush to the high court to secure bail. Before we know it, they’re released and the very people who helped expose the crime become the ones being threatened or attacked. πŸ’”

Right now, we are calling for justice in three heartbreaking cases currently with the Gender Desk, State CID Umuahia Abia state

1️⃣ A landlord from Ukwa West who allegedly defiled a 12-year-old girl.
2️⃣ A local vigilante in Olokoro, Umuahia South, who allegedly defiled a 10-year-old girl.
3️⃣ A student pastor from AGDSN, Old Umuahia, accused of defiling a minor.

We, the Human Rights Defenders under the leadership of Dr Harrison Gwamnishu are appealing to the Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abia State,
to:
βš–οΈ Ensure these cases are diligently prosecuted.
🚫 Stop any unlawful bail or interference.
πŸ§’ Protect the survivors and activists who are facing intimidation for seeking justice.
🀝 Work with NAPTIP and the Ministry of Women Affairs to strengthen the fight against child defilement and trafficking in Abia State.

Our children deserve protection, not silence.
Our justice system must serve the innocent, not the powerful.

We say NO to secret settlements.
We say NO to intimidation.
We say YES to justice!

Let’s stand together for every child whose voice has been silenced. Let’s demand accountability and show that Abia will no longer tolerate such evil acts.

πŸ“’ Join us in this call:


Comrade Nony Philip
BBI state PRO

07/11/2025

PRESS STATEMENT

November 7, 2025

PASTOR ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED DEFILEMENT OF MINOR (15yr) IN ABIA STATE

Behind Bars Defenders, Abia State, has facilitated the arrest of one Pastor Moses Ifeanyichukwu Gabriel from Elu Ohafia Abia state, a 31 year old student pastor of the Assemblies of God Divinity School, Old Umuahia, Abia State, for allegedly defiling a 15year old girl.

The incident, which occurred in AGDSN , Abia State, was brought to the attention of Behind Bars Defenders by the mother of the victim m.

Acting swiftly, the organization reported the matter to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ubakala Division, Abia State, who ensured the suspect’s prompt arrest on November 6, 2025.

Following his arrest, Pastor Gabriel was transferred to the Gender Desk Unit, State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Umuahia, for proper investigation and prosecution.

Medical examinations conducted at the Police Clinic confirmed that the minor had contracted infections resulting from the alleged act.

Behind Bars Defenders condemns in strong terms all forms of defilement, r**e, child abuse, and sexual exploitation, and reiterates its commitment to supporting victims and ensuring justice is served without compromise.

We call on the Abia State Government, law enforcement agencies, religious institutions, and the general public to intensify efforts to protect children and vulnerable persons from sexual and gender based violence.

Together, we can put an end to the scourge of defilement, r**e, and child trafficking in our communities.

Comrade Nony Philip
State PRO

Comrade Ochiegbu Marvelous
State Director

04/11/2025

No peace for the wicked πŸ’”πŸ”₯
We the Behind Bars team are following up on the 10-year-old girl defiled in Olokoro, Abia State.
We won’t stop until the case is charged to court and justice is served.

This is the Mr Uzochukwu Onyemaechi from Amuzu Olokoro Umuahia South Abia state who defiled a 10year old girl in there...
03/11/2025

This is the Mr Uzochukwu Onyemaechi from Amuzu Olokoro Umuahia South Abia state who defiled a 10year old girl in there village .

Currently at Abia state Sciid for further investigations before he will arraigned in court.

No room for settlement

BEHIND BARS HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION (BBI)Abia State Chapter There are people who choose to stand up when others stay si...
27/10/2025

BEHIND BARS HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION (BBI)
Abia State Chapter


There are people who choose to stand up when others stay silent. People who defend the truth, protect the weak, and speak for those who cannot.

Those people are the men and women of Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation, Abia State Chapter.

Our mission is simple but powerful: to make sure that every Abia resident enjoys their rights without fear, and that justice is not a privilege for a few, but a right for all.

We work through long days and tough nights. Whether it’s the scorching sun, heavy rain, or the quiet hours of the night, we remain on duty, reaching out to those who need help the most.

We do not do it for praise or reward. We do it because we believe in humanity, in compassion, fairness, and the value of every life.

So we say to you, fellow residents
if you see something wrong, speak up.

Your voice can make a difference. Together, we can build an Abia where justice lives in every street, and human rights are everyone’s concern.

Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation (BBI) Abia State Chapter
Standing firm for justice. Standing tall for you.

Signed:
Comrade Nony Philip David
BBI Abia State P.R.O

Comrade Ochiegbu Marvelous
BBI Abia State Director

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