Nigeria, April 17 -- 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.

He noted that the Nigerian Correctional Service would produce teenager Quadri before the Apapa magistrates' court-Sikiru Adagun Courthouse (Court No. 9), Orege, Ajegunle-by 9 a.m. on Thursday.

"I am pleased to share that Quadr...