Police release Sowore, activist describes detention as unjust

Activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has been released.

He was detained for two days at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja.

Sowore was detained on Wednesday after honouring an invitation from the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit regarding petitions related to forgery of a police document and cyberbullying.

Sowore announced his release in a live video on his Facebook page on Friday night, expressing gratitude to groups and other Nigerians for their solidarity during his detention.

He specifically appreciated support from notable figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and human rights lawyer Femi Falana, among others.

“Nigeria Police Force has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movement.

“I have been released from unjust, illegal, and unwarranted detention. However, it is nothing to celebrate, but thank you for not giving up! #RevolutionNow,” he said.