Popular activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore has spoken out after regaining his freedom, following four days in detention at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.
Sowore was arrested on October 23 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he had gone to show solidarity with Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Why Sowore Was Arrested
His arrest came shortly after security operatives dispersed a #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest outside the court complex, using tear gas and warning shots to drive away demonstrators calling for Kanu’s unconditional release.
On October 24, the Kuje Magistrate Court granted bail to Sowore and several others, setting their bail at ₦500,000 each. The court also ordered each defendant to provide a National Identification Number (NIN), three-year tax clearance, and a valid passport.
After meeting the bail conditions, Sowore and 12 others, including Aloy Ejimakor (Kanu’s lawyer) and Emmanuel Kanu (his brother), were released on Monday.
Sowore Reacts After Release
Speaking after his release, the Sahara Reporters publisher accused the police of overstepping their constitutional boundaries by executing a court order in which they were directly involved.
He also addressed claims that his prolonged detention was linked to his previous remarks describing the Inspector General of Police as “useless.” Sowore defended his statement, insisting it was a legitimate critique of a failed system that continues to oppress ordinary Nigerians.
“It’s not an insult, it’s a fact,” Sowore said. “Our institutions have failed the people, and the police are part of that failure.”
Sowore’s release has sparked a wave of online reactions, with many Nigerians hailing his resilience and commitment to justice.
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