A deeply emotional video showing inmates at Badagry, Lagos prison crying profusely during a worship and prayer session has surfaced online, touching the hearts of many Nigerians.
The video, which has since gone viral on social media platforms, captures the powerful moment several prisoners broke down in tears while singing and praying passionately.
The atmosphere in the prison hall was charged with emotions as the inmates lifted their hands and voices in heartfelt worship.
In the video, the prisoners were seen on their knees, weeping openly as they connected spiritually during the session. The worship was reportedly led by a group of Christian volunteers who visit correctional facilities to offer hope, encouragement, and spiritual support to inmates.
The video has triggered mixed reactions among Nigerians, with many emotionally overwhelmed by the heartbreaking sight. Several viewers pointed out the poor feeding conditions in the prison, while others speculated that a number of the inmates might be wrongfully imprisoned.
Some reactions are shown below:
mactonymore said, “See how God will show up for some of them.”
greatvaluestore said, “Lord to the innocent and the guilty have mercy and also to those that punish justly and unjustly have mercy.Have mercy on us all oh Lord. Amen!”
prime_heavenz said, “if you here the kind crime wey some of them commit enh, you go just start to vex. even if we have some innocent ones there.”
faithfitnesstore said, “They Look so Hungry!”
austine_jk said, “They realized crime doesn’t pay.I pray God set them free.”
chioma_rita4 said, “If you release them they will still steal or do bad thing. Since them collect my phone for oshodi this month i no de pity for them again..”
Watch the video below: