Some recently released prisoners of the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Edo State, have expressed thanks to those who facilitated their freedom.

Two of the inmates who were seen running amid a crowd of other inmates and protesters spoke in reaction to their recently gained freedom.

One thanked those who released him, while the other said he had been illegally detained for two years.

The first escaped prisoner prostrated on the ground and said:

“God bless una.”

While the second said:

“My IPO Inspector Dele unlawfully detained me for 2years and ate all my money.”

Watch below:

– One of the escaped prisoner from Benin prison reveals how he was remanded in prison for 2years.

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— Postsubman (@Postsubman) October 19, 2020

Prison break in Benin allegedly by #EndSARS protesters. This was not part of the demands. The protest has been hijacked, it may lead to many unwanted results. #ItsNotTooLateToCallItOff#ilorinprotest#TREM #QueerNigerianlivesmatter#StandWithNigeria pic.twitter.com/bTPIhae40q

— Aminu Muhammad (@ameendgash) October 19, 2020