The Nigeria Police Force has explained that the arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore was aimed at ensuring fairness and justice in the prosecution of individuals involved in Monday’s protest in Abuja
Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Abuja.
According to Hundeyin, Sowore allegedly led protesters into a restricted area during a demonstration supporting the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. His apprehension, the police said, was necessary to guarantee that all participants, including their leader, are held accountable.
“If we proceed to charge some people to court and leave out the person who led them into committing that act, their leader, the elite protester who took them into the restricted area, that would not be fair. And that’s why, in the spirit of fair play and to ensure that justice is served, Omoyele Sowore was arrested today,” Hundeyin said.
The police also clarified that Sowore’s detention would not exceed the legal limit and that he would be arraigned in court the same day. “Like the others, he wouldn’t spend up to 24 hours with us. Once we finalise the charges, he’ll be prosecuted immediately. In fact, if all goes as planned, he’ll be taken to court today,” Hundeyin added.
Sowore was reportedly arrested at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, shortly after meeting with Nnamdi Kanu during the latter’s ongoing terrorism trial, according to Politics Nigeria.
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