The Osun State indigene, Segun Olowookere, who was arrested at the age of 17 in 2010 for allegedly stealing a fowl and subsequently sentenced to d3ath, has been released after spending 14 years in jail.
His release was made possible by the prerogative of granted by the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke after his case garnered widespread pu attention.
Actress Abiola Adebayo shared the news in a video posted on Instagram on Monday.
Adebayo is seen with Segun and his parents as they celebrate his release from Kiri Kiri Correctional Centre in Lagos State.
“This is Segun Olowookere. We’re just leaving Kiri Kiri; he’s finally out of the correctional centre. Thank you so much for the love and support,” Adebayo said in the video.
She went on to share positive words about Segun, describing him as “a good guy” and noting that many inmates at the correctional centre had expressed sadness at his departure. “The testimonies, even at the correctional centre, have been amazing. In fact, some of them were crying that he was leaving,” Adebayo added.
The actress also expressed her gratitude to Adeleke for intervening in the case and granting clemency to Segun.
“We just want him to be a better person, to be useful to society, Nigeria, Africa, and the whole world,” Adebayo said, asking Nigerians for support to help Segun reintegrate into society.
Segun also thanked Nigerians, saying, “Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.”
The video also revealed his parents rejoicing that they are finally having a joyful festive season.
Segun’s parents in an interview on the Talk to B show, hosted by the actress, described the chain of events that led to Segun’s conviction, their only child, and the subsequent years of hardship.
Segun’s mother, Folashade, during the interview, lamented how the incident shattered their family and how they have not experienced a joyful festive season since their son’s arrest.