Nigeria, May 20 -- Thirteen inmates at the Bauchi Correctional Centre were released after a Nigerian based abroad, Uchechukwu Emmanuel Obioha popularly known as "Papiwater DXB" paid their fines totaling N1 million to celebrate his birthday, On Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Obioha's friend, Taye Abdullahi, who helped organize the release, said the freed inmates would be enrolled in skills training programs, including shoemaking, carpentry, and plumbing. The goal is to help them rebuild their lives and avoid returning to prison.

Obioha expressed hope that the freed individuals would use this second chance wisely, become responsible citizens, and successfully reintegrate into society.

One of the released inmates, Musa Ahmad, a 30 year old tailor...