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The Digest: ​

In a scene that is rooted in the storm of political protest, the Commissioner of Police for the Special Intervention Squad, Abayomi Shogunle, has addressed protesters and the press in Abuja, explaining the reason for activist Omoyele Sowore's continued detention.​

Key Points:
  • Reason for Detention: Sowore has allegedly refused to make a statement to the police.
  • Two Petitions: The police have received two petitions against Sowore, one for forgery of a police document he published online and another for cyberbullying.
  • Legal Procedure: According to the CP, Nigerian law requires a person to make a statement in response to allegations.
  • Sowore's Refusal: Shogunle noted that Sowore refused to make a statement even in the presence of his lawyers.
The Commissioner's statement aims to clarify the police's position amidst calls for Sowore's release, highlighting the procedural aspect of the detention rather than the substance of the allegations.

Sources: Daily Post