BREAKING: Nigerian Police Arrest Sowore At Federal High Court In Abuja

October 23, 2025
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Police Arrest Omoyele Sowore After Court Appearance in Abuja

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has been arrested by the police in Abuja shortly after leaving the Federal High Court on Thursday.

According to reports obtained by SaharaReporters, the arrest was carried out on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Sowore had been scheduled to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite over what he described as a “bogus and farcical” charge of allegedly forging a police wireless message — a case filed under the instruction of what he termed the “illegal Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.” However, upon arrival, he was informed that the judge would not be sitting.

A source revealed that a police officer approached Sowore outside the court premises, informing him that he was under arrest on the orders of the FCT Commissioner of Police. His legal team, led by human rights lawyer Tope Temokun, immediately challenged the officers, demanding an explanation. Despite their protest, the officers insisted they were acting on “direct instruction” from the Commissioner and escorted Sowore into a waiting vehicle.