WATCH THE VIDEO HERE A young Nigerian man in Osun State has been sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a fowl, according to a statement shared today by Governor Ademola Adeleke via his X account. The governor announced that he has ordered an investigation into the case and granted the man a state pardon. “I have received reports of a young man in Osun State reportedly sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a fowl,” Adeleke stated. “As a result, I have instructed the attorney general and commissioner for justice to launch a thorough investigation and initiate the process for granting a prerogative of mercy,” he added. Governor Adeleke emphasized that Osun is a state founded on justice and equity, committed to ensuring fairness and safeguarding lives. He assured the public that the case is being treated with urgency and given his personal attention.