Bala was held incommunicado in police custody for so long — eight months — that Ahmed was sure he was dead. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)Muhammad Mubarak Bala was held incommunicado in police custody for so long — eight months — that his wife was sure he was dead. More than a year passed before Bala, an ex-Muslim and president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, would be charged. Prosecutors allege Bala confessed to the charges while in custody; Ibor said Bala had no attorney present at the time. ___Associated Press religion coverage receives support from the Lilly Endowment through The Conversation U.S.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 18, 2021 16:21 UTC