Richie Charles, a 52-year-old Nigerian who said he spent more than 29 years in prison for a crime, has shared his experience of life inside Kirikiri Correctional Centre, including what he said about convicted kidnapper Evans.
Speaking during an interview from 14.38 on Yanga FM, according to Charles, Evans is being kept in a solitary cell. He said Evans has changed during his time in prison and now serves as a pastor, carrying a Bible around the facility and preaching to other inmates.
Charles also said Evans studied through the National Open University while in custody. He explained that inmates who want to continue their education are given the opportunity to do so because there are learning facilities inside the prison.
He said Kirikiri also has vocational training centres, including a barbing salon and a shoe-making section, where inmates can learn useful skills. Charles added that there is a basic school where inmates who cannot read or write are taught the alphabet, communication skills and good manners.
Speaking about daily life in prison, Charles said inmates largely manage themselves. He claimed that prison officers are fewer in number than the inmates, but no one attempts to escape because many believe freedom will only come at the right time.
Reflecting on his years behind bars, Charles said prison changes people. He added that those who truly experience the hardship of prison often become deeply religious and spend much of their time encouraging others to turn to God.
In his words, “Evans is there, he’s in solitary cell, we have condemned cell. Evans is now a Pastor, he carries a Bible around and preaches. He’s a graduate in Open University there….See More