A Nigerian man has shared a harrowing account of how he spent almost three decades behind bars after being wrongfully linked to the death of a friend.
According to his account, he was arrested and sent to prison at the age of 19 after authorities accused him of involvement in the death of a man he had been sharing a room with.
Despite maintaining his innocence, he remained incarcerated for 29 years, eight months, and three days.
He explained that his only connection to the case was being present in the same room where the deceased was found, a circumstance that ultimately led to his conviction and prolonged imprisonment.
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…”
Check out reactions …
@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