Man Regains Freedom 10 Years After He Was Arrested While Charging Laptop At A Friend’s House

Two men – Ajokuji Chidozie and Odijie Prosper, have finally regained freedom 10 years after they were arrested and imprisoned for a crime they didn’t commit.

Chidozie was 19 years old when he was wrongfully jailed with his friend, Prosper for robbery in 2014.

Chidozie (also known as Junior) and his friend Prosper were arrested along with two other suspects – Abass Oyeniyi and Peter Oloyede and charged with robbery and conspiracy.

Chidozie had gone to charge his laptop in his friend’s landlord’s apartment in the Abati area of Egbeda in 2014 when policemen from the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad stormed the house and arrested him and others.

The SARS operatives accused the four suspects of dispossessing a lawyer, identified as Yemi Omodele, of his 2010 model Lexus SUV on December 23, 2013.

Although Omodele later absolved Chidozie and his friend, Prosper, claiming that someone else was the culprit, the policemen refused to release the duo.

In a post announcing their freedom, ‘Ray of Hope Prison Outreach’ wrote, “For ten long years, Ajokuji Chidozie and Odijie Prosper endured unimaginable suffering behind the cold, unforgiving walls of the prison for a crime they did not commit. A flawed justice system robbed them of their freedom, their youth, and their loved ones.

“These men, full of dreams and potential, were unjustly caught in the web of a broken system that failed them at every turn. While the world moved on without them, their lives stood still. They missed weddings, funerals, milestones, and the simple joys of everyday life.

“The pain of losing family and friends who couldn’t hold on any longer, the weight of being forgotten, and the scars of the injustice they endured cannot be measured. Now, after a decade, they are finally free. But freedom, as they’ve come to realize, is just the beginning.

“Chidozie and Prosper are stepping into a society that has moved lightyears ahead of them. The world they once knew is no longer the same. They face overwhelming challenges-mentally, emotionally, and socially. Rebuilding their lives from scratch feels daunting.

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“How do you heal from ten years of wrongful imprisonment? How do you catch up with a world that feels so unfamiliar, so alien?

“This is where Ray of Hope Prison Outreach stepped in. It was our tireless advocacy, legal battles, and unwavering determination that finally gave Chidozie and Prosper a second chance at life. But now, these men need more than legal freedom; they need healing, guidance, and the tools to reintegrate into society. They need counseling to confront the trauma of their years lost. They need skills training to find meaningful work and build a future. They need to feel that they belong in a society that failed them.

“But we cannot do this alone. Chidozie and Prosper’s journey to rebuilding their lives will take a collective effort. We need your support.

“With your help, we can provide them with the resources to heal and find their footing again. Your contributions will fund rehabilitation programs, therapy sessions, vocational training, and basic living essentials as they begin anew.

“We can’t give them back the ten years they lost, but together, we can give them hope for the years ahead. Let’s show them that even in the face of injustice, compassion and humanity still prevail. Let’s help them find their way back to life, to dignity, and to the opportunities they deserve.”