Segun Olowookere, who was convicted for armed robbery involving the theft of fowl, has been released from the Kirikiri Correctional Facility.
Segun and his accomplice, Morakinyo, were sentenced to death for armed robbery in 2010.
However, the case sparked controversy, leading to Governor Ademola Adeleke granting them a pardon, along with 51 other inmates.
Governor Adeleke’s special adviser on public communication, Olusola Ajala, confirmed that Segun Olowookere is en route to his home state following his release.
He said: “I can confirm to you all that Segun Olowookere sentenced to death for stealing has been released from the Kirikiri maximum prison.
“He will be in Osun State any moment from now. He may even join us at the gathering and meet with Mr Governor. That is the level of compassion of the performing governor.”
