Pa Celestine Egbunuche who has been dubbed the oldest prisoner in
Nigeria celebrated hs birthday on August 4 inside the Enugu Maximum
prison.
According to reports, Egbunuche who hails from Akokwa, Imo State,
alongside his son and another relation, were sentenced to death for
killing an individual during a brawl over a piece of land.
All three convicts have reportedly spent over 17 years in jail and
their case has been taken up by an NGO, Global Society for
Anti-corruption (GSAC). The NGO has requested for Egbunuche's release as
he is said to have suffered from diabetes over the years.
GSAC has appealed to the FG and Governor of Imo State, Rochas
Okorocha to use their board of mercy an release him, his 78-year-old
relation and son from prison.
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