Christian mother in Nigeria acquitted of blasphemy charges after years-long legal fight: Report

"It was not easy, because I have missed my children," Jatau said, adding that she was not allowed to have any visitors in prison apart from her lawyer.

The faith-based legal group celebrated her acquittal as a "win for religious freedom."

A Nigerian ADF International allied lawyer, who served as lead counsel on Jatau's case and is remaining anonymous, also shared a statement.

Jatau faced up to five years in prison if convicted. 

Jatau's cause spurred international outcry from human rights and religious freedom advocacy groups, who called attention to the danger and injustice of blasphemy laws.

Ryan Brown, the CEO Of Open Doors U.S., previously told Fox News Digital that there were "4,998 Christians that were killed because of their faith in Nigeria last year."