The Human Cost

Release Them Now

These are the faces behind the case. Know their names. Share their stories. They are not statistics, they are people.

The Man Who Died in Their Custody

Pa James Oghoroko

Age 80. President, Okuama Community. Detained August 2024. Died in military custody.

Pa Oghoroko was not a criminal. He was not a militant. He was an 80-year-old community president who spent his life serving his people. When the Nigerian Army came in August 2024, they took him too. He was never charged with any offence.

He died in military detention. Without ever seeing a courtroom. Without ever being allowed to say goodbye to his family. His remains have not been returned to Okuama for burial.

We demand the return of his remains. We demand justice for his death. We demand full accountability.

Currently Detained

The Remaining Detainees

Know their names. Share their stories. Demand their release.

Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo

Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo

Professor of Physics, Delta State University, Abraka

President-General, Ewu Development Union

Detained Since Aug 2024

A Professor of Physics dedicated to the education of Nigerian scientists. While uncharged in a military cell, his eldest daughter died. He was not permitted to attend her funeral. He has not been allowed to grieve or see his family in over 600 days.

No charges. No trial. No access to family or legal counsel.

Chief Belvis Adogbo

Chief Belvis Adogbo

Community Leader and Elder

Detained Since Aug 2024

A senior community leader arrested without warrant. No specific allegation has ever been filed. No charges. No access to family, doctors, or legal representation. Over 600 days of arbitrary detention without any legal process.

No charges. No trial. No access to family or legal counsel.

Dennis Amalaka

Dennis Amalaka

Community Leader

Detained Since Aug 2024

Arrested alongside the other community leaders. His family has received no information about his health for over two years. His lawyers have been denied access. No charge has ever been filed. No explanation for his continued detention has been given.

No charges. Health and condition unknown.

Mabel Owhemu

Mabel Owhemu

Community Leader – The Only Woman Detained

Detained Since Aug 2024

The only woman among the detained community leaders, held in a military facility without charge since August 2024. Her family has had no access to her. Her detention raises specific and urgent concerns about her safety and dignity.

No charges. No access to family or legal counsel.

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Follow developments as they happen. Next court date: May 19, 2026.

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