Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has granted pardon to Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death in 2014 for armed robbery along with his accomplice, Segun Morakinyo.
This move follows recommendations from the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy.
Olowookere’s case gained widespread attention on social media, with many claiming he was sentenced to death for stealing a fowl.
However, the Osun State Judiciary clarified that he was actually convicted of armed robbery, including robbing a poultry in 2010.
In addition to Olowookere and Morakinyo, 51 other inmates were also pardoned by the Governor.
These inmates were convicted of various offenses, including simple and capital crimes.
-9News Nigeria.
