5 d. ago Police Deny Torturing Sowore Who Rejected Medical Treatment Twice, Insist Detention Backed By Court Order

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed allegations that renowned activist Omoyele Sowore was tortured in custody, insisting that his recent arrest was based on “credible, corroborated allegations” of criminal offences, including forgery and cyberstalking. In a statement issued on Friday, August 8, 2025, and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police […] The post Police Deny Torturing Sowore Who Rejected Medical Treatment Twice, Insist Detention Backed By Court Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Sowore Arrested For Criminal Offences, Not Tortured In Custody — Police

The Nigeria Police Force has explained that activist, Omoyele Sowore was arrested for criminal offences and was not tortured while in custody. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the explanation became necessary in order to correct the recent wave of disinformation being peddled in connection with Sowore’s “lawful arrest and detention.” He […]

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5 d. ago Police Cite Forgery, Cyberstalking In Sowore Arrest, Deny Torture Allegations

Sowore was released from custody on Friday evening. In a post on X, he accused the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police of unlawful conduct but thanked supporters for standing by him. The post Police Cite Forgery, Cyberstalking In Sowore Arrest, Deny Torture Allegations appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police

Tribune Online ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police The police said they were investigating the activist based on two petitions bordering on alleged forgery of police documents and cyberbullying.... ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Sowore’s arrest may lead to civil unrest and anarchy —– Ohanaeze

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The youth wing of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, known as the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), has condemned the recent arrest and detention of Mr. Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist by the police authorities allegedly in compliance with the directive from the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.  National President of OYC, […] The post Sowore’s arrest may lead to civil unrest and anarchy —– Ohanaeze appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Sowore: Supporters Protest In Abuja, Lagos, Demand Activist’s Release

The police have come under criticism over their handling of the publisher, with Atiku, NLC and Obi among others condemning his arrest. The post Sowore: Supporters Protest In Abuja, Lagos, Demand Activist’s Release appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Sowore: Detaining a citizen without charges miscarriage of justice – Obi

From Idu Jude, Abuja   Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has joined numerous calls in condemning the unlawful continued detention of Omoyele Sowore by the security agency without charges. Obi, in a statement on Friday, said he was deeply disturbed to learn of the arrest […] The post Sowore: Detaining a citizen without charges miscarriage of justice – Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Sowore: NLC warns against dictatorship, demands his unconditional release

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the repeated arrest and detention of civil rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, warning that such actions demonstrate tendencies of dictatorship and political repression. In a statement issued yesterday, NLC President, Joe Ajaero, decried the persistent clampdown on Sowore, especially if allegations of him being injured […] The post Sowore: NLC warns against dictatorship, demands his unconditional release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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