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My brother, Ejibo, was released after serving 6 years and 3 months in prison for an offence he did not commit

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Ikechukwu Ejibo, arrested in 2019 during a police raid and held without trial, was released on 3 December 2025 after 6 years and 3 months in Onitsha Prison for a theft charge he denied, exposing flaws in Nigeria's overcrowded and delayed judicial system where thousands await trials.

Photos show Ejibo with supporters outside the facility, his stern gaze sparking humorous replies questioning his innocence, with memes like laughing Michael Jordan amplifying the post's viral spread to over 1 million views.

The thread's mix of empathy and banter reflects Nigerian online culture, while the author's promotional follow-back post capitalises on the engagement to boost followers.

Hmmm.. make i sha no talk watin dey my mind.. but anyways he should just stay away from trouble.

Ejibo looks very guilty and perfectly fits the profile of every crime ever committed , both now and in the future sha🥱

Are you sure this guy was innocent?

Dem don comot one of him eyes

Never judge a book from the cover, no man truly knows his life history.

Sccarrr:
Ejibo looks very guilty and perfectly fits the profile of every crime ever committed , both now and in the future sha🥱

I swear e just belike cutlery inside kitchen, you just know you will need to use it for something when the need arises,
This Ejigbo fit any crime wey never happen, na to keep am until Dem need emergency PR to show Govt how swift they apprehended a criminal that committed a grievous crime , omo😄

He has gult written all over him
What do I even know

ManknowThyself:
Never judge a book from the cover, no man truly knows his life history.

I am definitely judging this book by it cover

The way you look is the way you are addressed abi dem say na the way you dress is the way you are addressed. I can't remember again.

He looks like a villain. 😂

He could have been guilty or even innocent, but not fair that the posters above me are judging him based on his physical looks.

Did he loose an eye or I'm seeing double

That look on his face shows that he is angry and will deal with the people that accused him falsely....

Are you guys sure that's the person they wanted to release??

papiSNEH:
Hmmm.. make i sha no talk watin dey my mind.. but anyways he should just stay away from trouble.

😂 make I no laugh everything wey dey my mind

Wetin me I sha know is that he committed the crime

I wan say something, but let me keep quiet for peace to rain..


Hope una get abi

He has one eye blinded. So why are viewers laughing!

That is very painful to be locked for a crime you didnt commit. You can easily fall into a trauma because of dis.

..And that's six years of eating presidential baked beans.

The rich should be incentivized to donate to hunab right organizations who work with lawyers to free such ones.

"We wanted justice, they gave us the rule of law."

Any woman wey dis one catch eh 2hrs too small to last

He might be innocent at the time of his arrest. But six years in Nigerian prison have him looking like a criminal

Bro looks pissed and hardened.
In a sane country, he would be able to sue and get compensation.

One Eyed Sunday, if you dont gerrit, forgerrit

I hope he sue them and get huge compensation from this

NDLEA who stop this one for every check point

He would need some time to readjust. 6 years no be beans at all

Sccarrr:
Ejibo looks very guilty and perfectly fits the profile of every crime ever committed , both now and in the future sha🥱

Poor approach to conclusion, so if you were a judge you would be judging and sentencing people by their appearance?

OMO, neighbourhood be vigilant the street is not safe for now.he is back from six years course.dont say I don't warn you.

Hmmmm. Hope he is willing to sue ?