Jubilation as Foundation Secures Release Of 8 Inmates From Delta Prison
- The Chief Victor Uwajeh Foundation (CVUF) has secured the release of eight inmates from the Ogwashi-Uku Custodial Centre, Delta State
- The foundation explained that the release of the inmates from prison is in fulfillment of its humanitarian mandate
- Chief Alex Odi-Okoh shared more details about the foundation's commitment to rehabilitation, community welfare, and social reintegration
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Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State - No fewer than eight inmates have been released from the Nigerian Correctional facility, Ogwashi-Uku Custodial Centre, Delta State.
The Chief Victor Uwajeh Foundation (CVUF) secured their release following the payment of bail conditions.
The humanitarian intervention was carried out on behalf of Chief Victor Osita Uwajeh, the Olikeze of Onicha-Ugbo Kingdom.
He described the act as a fulfillment of a personal promise and part of his December humanitarian initiatives to his community and constituency in Nigeria.
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The Foundation said the gesture marked a significant step in its commitment to rehabilitation, community welfare, and social reintegration.
As reported by Leadership, Chief Alex Odi-Okoh made this known in a statement issued on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Odi-Okoh thanked the management of the organisation for the bold and compassionate initiative.
He said Chief Victor Osita Uwajeh has consistently demonstrated deep passion for community security and welfare.
According to him, the release of the eight inmates was deliberately chosen as the starting point of the Foundation’s festive outreach before rolling out broader community welfare and youth empowerment programs.
He advised the freed inmates to shun violence, embrace positive values, and focus on rebuilding their lives.
The event stands as a powerful demonstration of the Chief Victor Uwajeh Foundation’s dedication to humanitarian service, restorative justice, and sustainable community development.
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Recall that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the release of 52 inmates on December 31, 2024, and 56 inmates on June 25, 2024.
The Lagos state governor also commuted the death sentences of six inmates to life imprisonment and granted a pardon to another.
These decisions followed recommendations from the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, which conducted thorough reviews.
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Legit.ng also reported that all hands were on deck to ensure Nigeria contains the spread of coronavirus in the country.
The then Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government concluded plans to release 70 per cent of the prisoners in Nigeria's correctional centres.
State governors are expected to visit the custodial centres in their states and grant amnesty to deserving inmates.
Source: Legit.ng
