Police Fire Teargas, Bar Journalists and Lawyers From Court Ahead of Sowore's Appearance

Tension rose at Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja as heavily armed police officers barricaded the entrance, preventing lawyers, journalists, and the public from accessing the premises ahead of activist Omoyele Sowore's expected bail release. The police fired tear gas canisters within the court premises, leading to chaos and affecting those present.

Sowore, a human rights activist and former presidential candidate, had reportedly met his bail conditions. The incident raised concerns about the motives behind the police's actions and their treatment of individuals carrying out their legitimate duties.