Nigerian Police Re-Arrest Activist Sowore Despite Bail, Sparking Human Rights Concerns

The Nigerian police re-arrested activist Omoyele Sowore outside Kuje Court shortly after he was granted bail along with 13 others. Eyewitnesses reported police assault during the re-arrest, with allegations of manhandling and refusal to show remand orders.

The presiding magistrate, Abubakar Umar, had granted bail to Sowore and others arrested during recent protests. The incident raises concerns about human rights violations and police conduct in Nigeria.