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I spent 21 years waiting to die, Lagos man recounts journey from death row to freedom

Friday, April 24, 2026

A Lagos man spent 21 years on death row after being wrongfully convicted of robbery, only to be released and later become a pastor. His story underscores serious flaws in Nigeria’s criminal justice system and the personal toll of prolonged wrongful incarceration.

A Lagos man recounts his 21-year death row journey, from a wrongful conviction for robbery to his eventual freedom and becoming a pastor. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-spent-21-years-waiting-to-die-lagos-man-recounts-journey-from-death-row-to-freedom/