Sowore arrives at force headquarters in Abuja

Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday arrived at the Force Intelligence Department Headquarters in Abuja for questioning by the police.

Sowore arrived at 9:58 a.m., following an invitation by the police after he uploaded a viral video alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos.

The activist was summoned to address several allegations, including resisting and obstructing public officers, disobedience to lawful orders, cyberstalking, and acts allegedly intended to prevent arrests.

The invitation letter from the Force Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police Force read in part:

“This office is investigating a case of resisting and obstructing public officers, disobedience to lawful orders, acts intended to cause grievous harm or prevent arrest, compelling action by intimidation, reckless and negligent acts, refusal to assist public servants, and cyberstalking, in which your name featured prominently.

“You are requested to report for an interview with the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), through the undersigned, at SPO’s Room 212, 2nd Floor, Force Intelligence Department Complex, Shehu Shagari Way, opposite Force Headquarters, Area 11, Garki, Abuja, on Monday, 27th January, 2025, at 10 a.m.”

In response to the summons, a group known as the Take It Back Movement circulated a flier on social media calling for a protest against police extortion at the Force Headquarters.

The flier, which quickly gained traction on X (formerly Twitter), featured images of Sowore and the Inspector General of Police side by side, accompanied by bold red text that read, “Occupy Force Headquarters.”

By early Monday morning, roads leading to the Force Headquarters were barricaded by heavily armed officers equipped with anti-riot gear. The increased security presence appeared to be a precautionary response to the planned demonstration.

As of the time of filing this report, Sowore was still at the Force Intelligence Department for the scheduled interview, while the situation outside the complex remained tense but under control.

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