Ikechukwu Ejibo, arrested in 2019 during a police raid and held without trial, was released on 3 December 2025 after 6 years and 3 months in Onitsha Prison for a theft charge he denied, exposing flaws in Nigeria’s overcrowded and delayed judicial system where thousands await trials.
Photos show Ejibo with supporters outside the facility, his stern gaze sparking humorous replies questioning his innocence, with memes like laughing Michael Jordan amplifying the post’s viral spread to over 1 million views.
The thread’s mix of empathy and banter reflects Nigerian online culture, while the author’s promotional follow-back post capitalises on the engagement to boost followers.
