🗣Nigerian Man Granted Pardon After 10 Years on Death Row for Stealing Hens
Segun Olowookere, who spent 10 years on death row for stealing hens and eggs, has been promised a pardon by the governor of Osun State. Arrested at 17 years old in 2010, Olowookere and his accomplice were sentenced to death by hanging in 2014. The harsh sentence sparked outrage across Nigeria.
Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the pardon, emphasizing the need to protect the sanctity of life. Olowookere is expected to be released in early 2025 after spending years in the Kirikiri maximum-security prison. The fate of his accomplice remains unclear.
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Segun Olowookere, who spent 10 years on death row for stealing hens and eggs, has been promised a pardon by the governor of Osun State. Arrested at 17 years old in 2010, Olowookere and his accomplice were sentenced to death by hanging in 2014. The harsh sentence sparked outrage across Nigeria.
Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the pardon, emphasizing the need to protect the sanctity of life. Olowookere is expected to be released in early 2025 after spending years in the Kirikiri maximum-security prison. The fate of his accomplice remains unclear.
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