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Edwina Jamiru, whose detention drew public concern after reports that she had spent more than 150 hours in custody without official communication, has reportedly been released.
In a statement issued on February 18, 2026, the Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) said it made an inquiry earlier in the day regarding Jamiru’s detention. According to the group, its team was informed by Inspector Kamara of the Cyber Unit that Jamiru had been released the previous day.
“Following an inquiry made today, February 18, 2026, by the Institute for Legal Research and Advocacy for Justice (ILRAJ) regarding the detention of Miss Jamiru, our team was informed by Inspector Kamara of the Cyber Unit that she was released yesterday,” the statement read.
ILRAJ said when its representatives sought clarification on the circumstances surrounding her release, they were told that further details could not be provided at the time due to an urgent meeting.
The organization added that efforts were made to contact Jamiru and her sister by telephone to confirm the update directly. However, they were unable to reach them at the time the statement was prepared. ILRAJ said it issued the update “in the interest of public transparency.”
Jamiru’s reported release comes shortly after growing public concern over her detention. She had been identified in circulating statements as a 20-year-old woman who reportedly spent more than 150 hours in detention “with no word, no updates, nothing.”
Those raising the concern also stated that she is a mother to a toddler, a detail that intensified public sympathy and scrutiny. The concern centered on what was described as a legal requirement that within 72 hours of detention, a case should be formally charged to court and bail considered, depending on the circumstances.
“The law states that within 72 hours, whatever the case may be, it should be charged to court and bail considered,” one public statement read. The same source questioned whether that standard was followed in Jamiru’s case, adding, “But I suppose the law does not apply here.”
As of the time of this report, there has been no official statement from law enforcement authorities or relevant judicial bodies addressing the duration of Jamiru’s detention or clarifying the status of her case.
Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether she was formally charged or presented before a court, nor have they disclosed the identity of the detention facility or any specific allegations against her.
Legal practitioners contacted for general context noted that detention timelines and bail considerations are typically guided by constitutional and statutory provisions. They added that specific circumstances can affect how cases proceed. However, no official explanation has been provided regarding the apparent delay in this case.
With Jamiru’s reported release now confirmed by ILRAJ through the Cyber Unit, questions remain about the legal process that led to her detention and the conditions under which she was held. Public calls for transparency and adherence to due process continue as observers await further clarification from the authorities.
