A Nigerian man has recounted a deeply painful and emotional experience detailing how he spent almost three decades behind bars after being wrongfully accused and convicted in connection with the death of a close friend.
According to his narration, his ordeal began at the tender age of 19 when he was arrested by authorities and subsequently sent to prison over allegations that linked him to the death of a man he was sharing a room with at the time.
Despite repeatedly proclaiming his innocence and insisting that he had no hand in his friend’s death, the man revealed that he remained incarcerated for a total of 29 years, eight months, and three days.
He explained that his only link to the tragic incident was the fact that he was present in the same room where the deceased was later found, a circumstance that ultimately led to his conviction and years of prolonged imprisonment.
The man described the experience as devastating, noting that his youth, dreams, and productive years were taken away due to what he believes was a gross failure of the justice system.
His words …
“I went to prison at the age of 19. I spent 29 years, 8 months, and three days behind bars simply because I was sleeping in a room with a friend who later d!ed…”
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@tobialism said: “This is so pathetic and thank God he has gained his freedom at last
But, you see ehn..
Una wey buy Barca Jersey give this man, una no fit make heaven ooo”
@OloriOfOloris wrote: “Beyond heartbreaking, this country keeps ruining lives. If they investigated the death of the person surely they must have known the cause of death and he would have been vindicated.”
@Greatpeter02 commented: “This is why I h@te our justice system. So, how long will it take them to carry out an investigation? May God help this country”
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“I went to prison at the age of 19. I spent 29 years, 8 months, and three days behind bars simply because I was sleeping in a room with a friend who later d!ed.”🥺🥹
—Man reveals pic.twitter.com/9khTFO5yyF
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) January 3, 2026