Why did Kazim (not real name) have to suffer for nearly two years awaiting trial behind bars? Life was going great for Kazim until police officers raided his friend’s home one night and accused them of being cultists.The 25-year-old would end up in prison for one year and eight months awaiting trial to prove his innocence and resume his life. Data compiled by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) shows that 69% of people in prisons across the country are awaiting trial, praying for the chance to prove their innocence — many times for minor crimes or alleged crimes police officers are unable …