Many of the ex-convicts are even rejected by their immediate families and the larger society. For example, Peter Egedi, served four years for stealing at the Enugu Prisons. When he was released last year, he discovered that the wife has since eloped with another man. His brothers closed their doors behind him.

The people of Nenwe community placed sanctions that he should not be accepted in the neighborhood. Frustrated and dejected, psychologically trounced, he returned to crime industry, more violent than ever. Today he is back to the gulag facing life imprisonment for armed robbery. There are many others who took the last option of suicide.
The president of Nigeria has announced general amnesty for 86 prisoners across the country as part of 2004 independence anniversary. The number will be boosted by amnesties by the 36 States Governors and Chief Judges. The four prisons in Enugu States are expected to benefit from the amnesties and it is expected that at least 15 prisoners will regain their freedom. Of this 15, it is expected that 5 prisoners may be accepted grudgingly into society leaving the other ten stranded. Over the years, we have followed up from the point of release, providing transport logistics and clothing and maintaining contact and ensuring rehabilitation.