The Osun state resident who was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing chicken and eggs in 2010, Segun Olowookere, has been released from jail.
On December 26, governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke, granted pardon to 53 convicts, including Olowookere.
This decision follows the viral interview with Biola Adebayo, a Nigerian actress, where Olowookere’s parents claimed some police officers in the state wrongfully arrested Olowookere.
Olanrewaju’s father had alleged that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO), requested money for Olanrewaju’s release, but the inability to pay resulted in his son’s wrongful imprisonment.
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In a video on Monday, the actress was seen standing in front of Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison with Olowookere.
She appreciated the Osun state governor for granting Olowookere pardon.
She thanked Nigerians for their support, adding that prison officials commended Olowookere for his good conduct throughout his stay.
“This is Segun Olowookere, we are just leaving Kirikiri. He is finally out of the correctional centre. Thank you so much for the love and support that we got,” she said.
“Segun is a very good guy. The testimonies at the correctional centre were amazing. We are glad that he is out now for good.
“Thank you to Governor Ademola Adeleke, we are grateful.”
