Arrest of sowore latest news
You're referring to the arrest of Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian journalist and activist. Here are the latest news updates:
Latest News:
- Omoyele Sowore was arrested on August 3, 2019, by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja, Nigeria, on charges of treason and money laundering.
- Sowore was the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 Nigerian general elections.
- His arrest sparked widespread protests and outrage across Nigeria, with many calling for his immediate release.
- On August 21, 2019, a Federal High Court in Abuja granted Sowore bail, but he was still being held in custody.
- On September 24, 2019, the DSS filed a 7-count charge against Sowore, including treason, cyberstalking, and insulting President Muhammadu Buhari.
- On October 21, 2019, Sowore was rearrested by the DSS after he was released from custody on bail.
- On November 6, 2019, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Sowore's release from custody, citing lack of evidence against him.
- However, on November 7, 2019, the DSS defied the court order and refused to release Sowore, sparking further protests and outrage.
- On November 12, 2019, the Nigerian government filed an appeal against the court's decision to release Sowore.
- On December 5, 2019, the Court of Appeal in Abuja ordered Sowore's release from custody, citing the lack of evidence against him.
- On December 6, 2019, Sowore was finally released from custody after spending over 4 months in detention.
Current Status:
- Omoyele Sowore is currently out of custody and has been granted bail.
- He is still facing charges of treason, cyberstalking, and insulting President Muhammadu Buhari.
- The case is ongoing, and Sowore's legal team is working to clear his name and secure his freedom.
Reactions:
- The arrest and detention of Omoyele Sowore have sparked widespread outrage and protests across Nigeria, with many calling for his immediate release.
- The Nigerian government has been criticized for its handling of the case, with many accusing it of violating Sowore's human rights.
- International organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have also condemned Sowore's arrest and detention.
I hope this brings you up to date on the latest news about Omoyele Sowore's arrest and detention.