A magistrate’s court in Apapa, Lagos, has freed 17-year-old Alabi Quadri, who went viral ahead of the 2023 general elections for standing in front of the convoy of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The magistrate, Adetola Olorunfemi, ordered teenager Alabi’s release on Thursday, following legal advice from the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Human rights lawyer and activist, Inibehe Effiong, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Effiong said that the teenager had been held since January after being abducted near his home by local thugs he identified as “Lege” and “Baba Waris” who allegedly harboured resentment over financial donations Alabi received following his viral encounter with Mr Obi.
“These self-acclaimed area boys felt entitled to a share of the unexpected fortune that came Alabi’s way and orchestrated a diabolical frame-up to punish him,” Mr Effiong stated.