Omoyele Sowore Arrested by Armed Police at Federal High Court in Abuja
Omoyele Sowore, a prominent human rights activist and former presidential candidate, was arrested by armed policemen at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The arrest occurred shortly after Sowore arrived to show solidarity with the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
This incident has sparked condemnation from human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who criticized the arrest as a mockery of the judicial system. Sowore's arrest comes amidst ongoing protests for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently in custody.
The situation highlights concerns over human rights violations and the rule of law in Nigeria.
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