Nigeria, June 24 -- Titilayo Benson, a 38-year-old woman who had been held at the Female correctional Facility, Kirikiri, for about 10 years without trial, regained her freedom on Thursday.

Mrs Benson was set free by a judge at the Lagos State High Court, Oluwatoyin Taiwo, following a plea bargain between the state government and the defendant.

"She has been in custody for over 10 years without arraignment," a representative of the Directorate of Public Prosecution told the judge.

"How did that happen? How can anybody be in custody in 10 years without being in court? It is not possible," a visibly shocked judge asked.

Responding to the judge, O.A Bajulaiye-Bishi, a representative of the office of the Attorney-General and the Ministry ...