Real reason Sowore was arrested in court – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has shed light on the circumstances surrounding the arrest of activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, stating that the move was aimed at ensuring fairness and balance in the ongoing prosecution of those involved in Monday’s protest in Abuja.

Speaking to journalists on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, explained that Sowore’s arrest was not politically motivated but part of efforts to uphold the rule of law.

According to Hundeyin, Sowore allegedly led a group of protesters into a restricted area during a demonstration held in solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

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Hundeyin said, “If we move from there to charge some people to court and leave the person who led them to commit that act, more like their leader, the elite protester who told them and took them into the restricted area, that would not be fair.

“And that’s why, in the spirit of fair play and to ensure that justice is served, Omoyele Sowore was arrested today.”

The police spokesman stated that Sowore would not be detained beyond necessary legal limits and would be arraigned today.

He said, “Like the others, he wouldn’t spend time with us. He wouldn’t spend up to 24 hours with us. Once we wrap up the charges, he’s going to be prosecuted. In fact, if everything goes right, our plan is to ensure that he’s prosecuted today. He goes to court today.”

Platinumpost reported that Sowore was arrested on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, shortly after he appeared in solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

Sowore has been at the forefront of campaigns calling for Kanu’s release from detention and had, on Monday, led a protest in Abuja demanding his freedom.