#RevolutionNow Movement founder, Omoyele Sowore, was reportedly arrested men of the Nigerian Police Force, on Thursday in Abuja.
Sowore’s arrest was made public by in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of African Action Congress, Femi Adeyeye.
Daily Report Nigeria can recall that Sowore ran for president under AAC during the 2019 election.
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According to the statement, Sowore was arrested “just after stepping out of the Court where the Chairman, party leaders and members had converged to witness the party’s case against Independent National Electoral Commission and usurpers.”
The publisher of Sahara Reporters had filed an appeal against the ruling of the Federal High Court which declared Leonard Nzenwa as acting Chairman of the AAC.
Adeyeye also said that Sowore was taken to the former Special Anti Robbery Squad, infamously called “Abattoir”, noting that the officers did not give any reason for his arrest.
“As at the time of releasing this statement that he is currently at the dreaded SARS unit called ‘Abattoir’ and men from that station were the ones who carried out the arrest.
“We are monitoring these events and we can assure all members that these re-occurring illegalities and attacks won’t be allowed to stand. Specific reason(s) for his arrest remain sketchy at this time.”
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