The Digest:
Omoyele Sowore, the human rights activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, was released from police custody late Friday after a wave of public outcry over his arrest. Sowore had been detained since Wednesday and described the arrest as unlawful, accusing the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of acting unjustly.
Key Highlights:
- Sowore was released after public pressure, calling his detention “unjust and unlawful.”
- He accused the police and IGP Kayode Egbetokun of unlawfully detaining him.
- Sowore expressed gratitude for the unity of supporters demanding his release.
- The police had earlier claimed Sowore refused to cooperate during interrogation.
- Sowore was allegedly accused of publishing a forged police document and of cyberbullying.
- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) demanded his unconditional release, calling him a “moral compass.”
- Sowore also accused the police of injuring him during his detention.
Sowore’s release highlights the power of public advocacy in Nigeria's ongoing struggle for human rights. Unity remains the strongest weapon in the fight for justice.
Sources: Daily Post
