PodcastVestiges Of Violence

11 Long Years In Detention

Vestiges Of Violence: Episode 119

This episode of #VOV tells the story of Aisha, who, like her husband, was arrested by the Nigerian military. For 11 years, she lived in a cell, losing touch with her children and society. Now free, she struggles to reintegrate into society.


Reported by Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu

Scripted by Sabiqah Bello

Voice acting by Rukayya Saeed

Multimedia editor is Anthony Asemota

Executive producer is Ahmad Salkida

The podcast episode discusses the ordeal of Aisha, who was detained for 11 years by the Nigerian military, along with her husband. During her imprisonment, she lost contact with her children and struggled with social detachment. Now released, she faces the challenge of reintegrating into society after such an extensive period of isolation. The report is compiled and delivered by a team including Hauwa Shaffii Nuhu, Sabiqah Bello, Rukayya Saeed, Anthony Asemota, and Ahmad Salkida.


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Sabiqah Bello

Sabiqah Bello is a multimedia reporter at HumAngle. She anchors the podcast Vestiges of Violence and leads the HumAngle Index, a docu-series that explores development issues and analyses the impact of bills and policies on individuals.

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