Tag: Sowore
Sowore Released On Bail, Wasn’t Tortured In Custody – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the recent arrest of human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was based on credible and corroborated allegations including forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences currently under active investigation. The Force also dismissed widespread claims that Sowore was tortured while in custody. In a detailed statement issued over the…
Sowore To Sue Nigeria Police Over Recent Detention, Alleged Inhuman Treatment
Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has resolved to sue the Nigeria Police Force over what his legal team termed “inhumane treatment” during his recent detention. In a Saturday statement, his lawyer, Tope Temokun, alleged that police officers fractured Sowore’s arm during a violent attempt to forcibly transfer him from one cell…
Investing Military Funds In Internal Policing Will Reduce Terrorism By Almost 70% — Sowore
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has said that Nigeria could reduce terrorism by almost 70 percent if the Federal Government diverts part of the military budget into internal policing and security reforms. “All that cost to the military that is stolen, filtered, or mismanaged—or properly spent where they claimed to—if you invest that in internal…
FG Drops Treason Charge Against Sowore After Judge’s Last Warning To Dismiss Case
The Federal Government has withdrawn its case against Omoyele Sowore, the #RevolutionNow convener, who was accused of treason. A Notice of Discontinuance was officially stamped by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday. It was signed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Wednesday. The Notice…
Reveal Illegal Miners Behind Ibadan Explosion, Sowore Tells Makinde
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has called upon Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies to address lingering questions regarding the explosion that occurred in Ibadan late Tuesday evening. Sowore has urged Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies to provide answers concerning the alleged involvement of illegal miners…