After spending 30 days in the correctional centre in Akwa Ibom State, Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has been released from Uyo prison for alleged contempt of court.
The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Ekaete Obot, on July 27, sentenced Effiong to prison after the lawyer objected to the presence of two armed police operatives in the courtroom.
The lawyer stepped out of the prison at around 8 a.m. to a waiting crowd of supporters around the prison premises.
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Effiong who served his prison term at Ikot Ekpene Correctional Centre for two weeks was later transferred to Uyo Correctional Centre where he freed 17 inmates who could not perfect their bail bonds.
“I consider it an honour for me to be incarcerated for the truth,” Mr Effiong told reporters and supporters.
He said his incarceration has strengthened his resolve to fight for truth and justice in Nigeria.
“This voice, till no end, is now louder,” he said.
