Nigeria’s oldest prisoner, Pa Celestine Egbohuche, 101, who was imprisoned at the Enugu Maximum Prison for over 19 years has finally been released.
Former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha had granted him state pardon due to the pleas of the above mentioned NGO. Before this, the prisoner had spent 19 years in prison.
Egbohuche was released on Thursday and immediately conveyed to St. Daniel’s Hospital in Enugu, for thorough medical attention. He is said to have diabetes and a failing eyesight.
Upon his release, he had this to say: “I’m so grateful to God for this day. I’m the happiest human being on Earth.”
Recently, a man was made to face prison sentences after he opened a letter bearing the name of his 10-year-old son.
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