Sowore Allegedly Re-Arrested by Over 50 Police Officers Despite Bail Grant — Deji Adeyanju Alleges
Sowore Allegedly Re-Arrested by Over 50 Police Officers Despite Bail Grant — Deji Adeyanju Alleges
By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
In a dramatic turn of events, human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has alleged that Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the RevolutionNow movement and publisher of Sahara Reporters, was violently re-arrested by a large contingent of police officers despite being granted bail by the court.
According to Adeyanju, who spoke in an interview with News Central, Sowore was surrounded and forcibly taken away by a group of heavily armed policemen while conferring with his legal team.
“While we were conferring with him [Omoyele Sowore] just here, he was violently attacked by the police. More than 50 police officers violently attacked him and took him again by force,” Adeyanju revealed during the live interview.
Police Allegedly Cited Fresh Remand Order
Akahi News gathered that the police reportedly claimed to have obtained a new remand order to justify the action, even though Sowore had already been granted bail. Adeyanju condemned the development, describing it as a violation of due process and an affront to the rule of law.
Observers and civil rights advocates have since taken to social media to express outrage over the alleged incident, calling for immediate clarification from the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Government.
Background: Sowore’s Long-Standing Clash with Authorities
Omoyele Sowore has been a prominent critic of government policies and a persistent advocate for democratic reforms and accountability. His RevolutionNow campaign, launched in 2019, has made him a target of repeated arrests and legal battles with state authorities.
According to reports monitored by Akahi News, this latest incident adds to a growing list of confrontations between Sowore and law enforcement agencies, sparking renewed debate about the state of civil liberties and freedom of expression in Nigeria.
Calls for Transparency and Accountability
Human rights groups and legal experts have urged the police to publicly disclose the reasons for Sowore’s alleged re-arrest and to ensure his safety while in custody. Adeyanju, in his remarks, called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and to demand respect for judicial independence and the sanctity of court orders.
As of the time of filing this report, the police authorities have not issued an official statement regarding the alleged re-arrest or the purported new remand order.
Ongoing Reactions
Meanwhile, Akahi News learnt that activists across Nigeria and beyond are mobilising to demand Sowore’s release and to pressure the authorities into adhering strictly to legal and constitutional procedures.
This developing story continues to attract widespread public attention, with many Nigerians questioning whether the country’s law enforcement agencies are acting in accordance with the principles of justice and fairness.
Akahi News will continue to monitor this story and provide verified updates as more details emerge.
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