Former Senator Shehu Sani recently recounted his sad experiences during his imprisonment under military rule. In a video shared by TVC on YouTube, Sani detailed the grim realities he faced, including a life sentence that was later reduced to 15 years.
Sani explained that prisoners from northern Nigeria were transferred to prisons in the south, and vice versa, as part of the military's strategy. This transfer system aimed to isolate prisoners from their familiar environments, making their sentences even more challenging.
He recounted his transfer to Port Harcourt prison in Rivers State, where he witnessed the execution of environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa. Sani described the chilling moment he saw Saro-Wiwa and others being hanged from his prison window, a sight that left a lasting impact on him.
During his time in Port Harcourt prison, Sani managed to communicate with the outside world through a letter. This letter, which he somehow managed to get published, allowed him to share his plight and the conditions within the prison with the public.
Following this act of communication, Sani was relocated to Aba prison in Abia State. The transfer was likely a measure to further isolate him and prevent any more correspondence with the outside world. Despite these challenges, Sani's resilience and determination to speak out remained strong.
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Hear him: "I was in Port Harcourt prison when Saro-Wiwa was hanged, I saw them from the window. While I was in Port Harcourt prison, I wrote a letter to Nigerians and it was published. I was then moved to Aba prison in Abia State."