Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested on Thursday by armed police officers within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Sowore, who had joined the “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now” protest to show solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was taken into custody shortly after the court session.
According to witnesses, the police officers claimed they were acting on the instructions of the Commissioner of Police. Sowore reportedly questioned the absence of a written arrest warrant and insisted on being accompanied by his lawyer.
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong confirmed the arrest in a post on his X handle, noting that efforts were underway to secure Sowore’s release.
