Informal List of Nigerians Reportedly Held in Ethiopian Kaliti Prison, Addis Ababa, Emerges

An informal document obtained on 14th May 2023 has surfaced, reportedly containing the names of several Nigerians currently held in the Kaliti Prison, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The list, which has drawn attention among diaspora communities and families searching for their loved ones, provides dozens of names of Nigerian nationals believed to be in detention. Concerned relatives of missing persons have been urged to carefully go through the record to confirm if any familiar name appears.

According to the obtained document, the following Nigerians are among those listed:

Anazoba Linus Okigbo

Ejke Cyril Edeme

Charles Ofordamuo

Nnaemeka Charles Maduagwu

Chukwudalu Clinton

Geze Paul Oluchi

Kingsley Eduka Udeigbo

Okoyeagu Kosisochukwu Leonard

Ozoemena Christian Chukwuemeka

Weanyi Joseph Izuako

Ephraim Chetachukwu Oneyanusi

Segun Judge Hunkarin

John Osahon

Chinonso Sabastine Nwankwor

Ani Christopher Sunday

Kingsley Ikechukwu Nwoke

Joakin Uchenna Nwanneneme

Chicozie Victor Madu

Babatunde Moshood

Cajethan Tochukwu Okafor

John Obi Simon

Charles Igwe

Ubaka Walter Ezekne

Onwunali Promise

Okafor Chidiebere Franklin

Godwin Chidebere Oragini

Michael Ezekafor

Basil Akimbo Nnouseh

Nweke Kaodimma Francis

Ononauju Onyika Daniel

Nwachukwu Paul Udechukwu

Ndub Paul

Nonso Josiah Onyebuchi

Kenenna Anthony

Udochukwu Anselem Anyanwu

Ohioma Aloysus A.

Binna Woha Sampson

Ikedigbo Feanyi Onyebuch

Stanley Jude Odoh

Ezenna Izuchukwu Kingsely

Nnaike Nnobis Bartholomew

Nnanna Theophilus Ezevuo

Exene Urama

Ogwu Philip Ozdemene

Nwaduba Nnobis Samuel

Chukwunonso Henry Umuifexwen

Ezea Patric Chechukwu

James Chukwulekwu Mmozoba

Joseph Emeka Okoye

Hidoze Osita Sunday

Damian Chujoke Agbasianya

Damian Weant

Franklin Chisom Amadi

Ogbonna Eric Buch

Chetachi James Uche

Okechukwu Mbaekw… (and several others)

The full list runs into over 100 names, highlighting the significant presence of Nigerian nationals within the Ethiopian prison system. While the reasons for their detention were not indicated in the document, the revelation has raised concern among stakeholders in Nigeria and across the diaspora.

Families, advocacy groups, and concerned citizens have been advised to check carefully through the names to confirm the identities of their relatives.