Nigerian human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has been released from police custody after spending 48 hours in detention. His release came on Friday evening around 8 pm, following widespread concerns about his treatment while in custody.
Sowore, who had earlier accused the police of denying him access to medical care for a broken hand, announced his freedom through a Facebook live session shortly after his release.
"Hello ladies and gentlemen, this is me here. I have just been released by the police," Sowore stated during the live broadcast. "You know we told them that they can't sustain this but them no dey hear word. I have just been released from detention after 48 hours by the illegal IGP and his people."
According to reports, Sowore was detained on Wednesday after honoring a police invitation. Hours before his release, he had spoken to journalists from detention, claiming that authorities had denied him access to medical attention despite suffering from a broken hand.
The circumstances surrounding his arrest and subsequent detention had sparked concerns among civil society groups and human rights advocates, with many questioning the legality of his prolonged detention without formal charges.
This incident marks another chapter in Sowore's contentious relationship with Nigerian security agencies. As the founder of Sahara Reporters and a former presidential candidate, Sowore has frequently found himself at odds with authorities over his activism and political positions.
The police have yet to issue an official statement regarding the reasons for his detention or the circumstances of his release.
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