Sowore Detained After Rejecting Police Bail Conditions

By Abidemi Samuel

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Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist and journalist, has been detained by the police after rejecting the conditions of his bail. Sowore was arrested on January 31, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he was attending the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).The police had accused Sowore of cyberstalking, alleging that he had been using social media to harass and intimidate individuals. However, Sowore’s lawyers have argued that the charges are baseless and politically motivated.Sowore’s detention has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with many Nigerians taking to social media to demand his release. The incident has also raised concerns about the growing trend of cyberstalking and harassment in Nigeria, and the need for the authorities to take more effective measures to address the issue.The police have been criticized for their handling of Sowore’s case, with many arguing that the charges against him are trumped up and that he is being targeted for his activism and criticism of the government.Sowore’s detention is a clear indication of the risks faced by activists and journalists in Nigeria, who are often targeted and harassed by the authorities for their work. The incident has also highlighted the need for greater protections for freedom of speech and the press in Nigeria.

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