A Nigerian man has captured the hearts of many after he burst into an ecstatic dance on his way home, celebrating his freedom after spending a staggering 29 years in prison. The heartwarming moment was caught on video and has since gone viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users.
The man, identified as Richard, revealed that he had been incarcerated for exactly 29 years, 8 months, and 3 days. However, he did not disclose the reason for his imprisonment or the circumstances surrounding his conviction. Instead, he expressed profound gratitude to God for finally granting him his long-awaited freedom.
Despite his relief at being released, Richard shared a harrowing account of his time behind bars, highlighting the dire living conditions of inmates. He revealed that the prison facility, originally designed to accommodate 800 people, was severely overcrowded with an astonishing 79,000 inmates struggling for space and basic necessities.
As he stepped out of the prison gates and embraced his newfound freedom, Richard could not contain his emotions. Overwhelmed by the reality of his release, he broke into an energetic celebratory dance, rejoicing at the thought of reuniting with his loved ones after nearly three decades of confinement.
Check out reactions that followed …
Sanctusx001 said: “This man for just sign life imprisonment dey chop free food for there than to face economical challenges now.”
@tamiz00 remarked: “800 capacity, but they’re over 79k. God have mercy.”
@omotoyobola said: “Congratulations on his freedom. And now he’s welcome to another world cos prices of things will make him wanna go back 😂😂”
@south_Southboy wrote: “I think he actually committed a real crime. This is not a case of bad judiciary. Him no cry talk wetin him do.”
The video of Richard’s joyful celebration has since gone viral, sparking discussions about the state of Nigeria’s correctional facilities, the justice system, and the struggles faced by ex-convicts reintegrating into society.
Watch video below …
Man celebrates his freedom after spending 29 years in prison pic.twitter.com/6Rlp9q6Mdn
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