Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death in 2014 for stealing a chicken and eggs in Osun State, Nigeria, has been granted a pardon by Governor Ademola Adeleke. His release follows public outcry and advocacy, including support from actress Biola Adebayo
In 2010, Segun Olowookere, a 17-year-old from Osun State, was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a chicken and eggs. His conviction was based on charges of armed robbery, despite claims of police coercion and lack of evidence.
After spending over a decade on death row, Olowookere was granted a pardon by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on December 26, 2024. This decision followed public outcry and advocacy, including a viral interview by actress Biola Adebayo, highlighting the case's injustices.
Olowookere's release was celebrated by supporters, who praised his good conduct during imprisonment and expressed gratitude to the governor for his intervention.
