Osun Man Freed After 14 Years On Death Row For Chicken Theft

Segun Olowookere, a resident of Osun State who gained popularity recently upon the news that he was sentenced to death in 2010 for stealing a chicken and eggs, has been released from prison.

His release was part of a pardon granted by Governor Ademola Adeleke on December 26, which included 53 other convicts.

Olowookere’s case gained attention after a viral interview with actress Biola Adebayo, during which his parents claimed he was wrongfully arrested by police officers in Osun who accused him of stealing a chicken, eggs among others.. His father, Olanrewaju, accused a divisional police officer of demanding money for his release and said that their inability to pay led to his imprisonment.

On Monday, Adebayo shared a video outside Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison, showing Olowookere being released. She thanked Governor Adeleke for the pardon and expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support.

“This is Segun Olowookere, and 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.

Adebayo praised Olowookere’s good conduct while in prison, saying, “Segun is a very good guy. The testimonies at the correctional centre were amazing. We are glad that he is out now for good.” She concluded by thanking the governor for making the release possible.

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