Nigerian Police Re-Arrest Activist Sowore After Court Bail, Sparking Outrage
Nigerian police re-arrested activist Omoyele Sowore after he was granted bail by a court in Abuja. The police, led by CSP Ilyasu Barau, allegedly manhandled Sowore, punching him and forcing him into a police van.
Magistrate Abubakar Umar had initially granted bail to Sowore and 13 others arrested during recent protests. The police have not issued an official statement confirming Sowore's re-arrest, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
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