For Me, Prison Life Is Better – Man Who Spent 21 Years Behind Bars Cryout
For me, prison life is better. Life in prison is not a thing that you can wish even for your enemy. One has to be patient and has to submit totally to God.
During my stay in prison, I studied the Quran and other Islamic books.
Through out my stay in prison, I dedicated my life to pursuing Islamic knowledge. I was always in the mosque.
I grew up in PRP Brigade quarters in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
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After my O’level, I did not further my education and I ventured into fish business at Galadima area of Sabon Gari Market.
One day, I was at a wedding ceremony in our neighbour’s house and there was a misunderstanding amongst us (the youths).
One guy was killed on the spot, and when the police came, they arrested me.
I can remember I too was injured. After sometime, I was taken to court and remanded in prison. I spent five years awaiting trial.
Eventually, I was convicted for murder and sentenced to life imprisonment but I spent 21 years in prison.
I stayed in Kurmawa Central Prison in Kano and later transferred to Kaduna before I was moved to Daura in Katsina State.
It was in Daura that I regained my freedom during the prison decongesting exercise of the government.
Life in prison is not a thing that you can wish even for your enemy. One has to be patient and has to submit totally to Allah.
During my stay in prison, I studied the Quran and other Islamic books.
Through out my stay in prison, I dedicated my life to pursuing Islamic knowledge. I was always in the mosque.
Prison life better for me, says man who spent 21 years behind bars. When I returned home, I faced so many challenges.
First, my parents died and our house was sold. My sisters used the money for food. Later, I went back to the prison.
For me, life in prison is much better than what I met outside because I get everything free of charge in prison.
Recently, one organisation under Hajiya Fauziyya came to my rescue and even found a wife for me. The marriage took place two weeks ago.
They paid rent for me. I am now happily married. What I am looking for now is a job.
For me, prison life is better.
For me, prison life is better. Thank God the organisation came to your rescue. What is your comment?
