The Nigeria Police Force has defended the arrest of activist Omoyele Sowore, insisting he was held lawfully over “credible” allegations including forgery and cyberstalking.
Police spokesman DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi dismissed torture claims, saying the Force has “zero tolerance” for such acts. Viral images of Sowore with a bandaged arm were brushed off as “personal belongings” he had before detention.
The statement stressed that Sowore twice rejected offers for independent medical checks. He was granted bail within the constitutional 48-hour window.
Sowore, however, described his detention as “unjust and unlawful” in a post on X after his Friday evening release, thanking supporters for rallying behind him.
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