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Find a relative held in custody in Nigeria
If you believe a family member has been detained, this portal can help you check official records and reach an accredited lawyer. Access is verified to protect the person you are searching for.
Synthetic data onlyThis portal is running against synthetic (mock) records for demonstration. Real custody data will only be shown once the government CIMS connection is enabled in production.
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How it works
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Verify your identity
Register with your name, NIN, and phone. We send a one time code to confirm your phone.
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Declare your purpose
Tell us your relationship to the person and accept the consent notice. This protects detainees from harm.
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Search
Enter the person's full name and, if you know them, NIN or date of birth.
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Get legal aid
We connect you to vetted lawyers and legal aid organisations at no cost.
In an emergency
If you believe someone is in immediate danger, contact the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria or a trusted human rights organisation right away.
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