Dss news on omoyele sowore

Omoyele Sowore is a Nigerian journalist, activist, and politician who was the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 Nigerian presidential election. Here are some recent news updates about him:

  1. Arrest and Detention: Sowore was arrested on August 3, 2019, by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly planning to disrupt the country's democracy. He was detained for 124 days before being released on December 24, 2019.
  2. Treason Charges: Sowore was charged with treason, cyberstalking, and money laundering by the DSS. He denied the charges and claimed that they were politically motivated.
  3. International Outcry: Sowore's arrest and detention sparked widespread international condemnation, with many human rights organizations and governments calling for his release.
  4. Release and Re-Arrest: Sowore was released from detention on December 24, 2019, but was re-arrested on December 31, 2019, just hours after his release. He was taken into custody by the DSS at a court in Abuja.
  5. Court Ruling: On January 22, 2020, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Sowore's release, ruling that his detention was unlawful. However, the DSS appealed the ruling, and Sowore remained in custody.
  6. Supreme Court Ruling: On June 11, 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that Sowore's detention was unlawful and ordered his immediate release. However, the DSS again appealed the ruling, and Sowore remained in custody.
  7. Release and Re-Arrest (Again): On June 24, 2020, Sowore was released from custody after the Supreme Court's ruling. However, he was re-arrested by the DSS just hours later, sparking widespread outrage and protests.
  8. Current Status: Sowore is currently in hiding, having gone into exile to avoid further persecution by the Nigerian government. He has been critical of the government's handling of his case and has accused the DSS of political persecution.

These are some of the recent news updates about Omoyele Sowore. His case has sparked widespread controversy and debate in Nigeria and internationally, with many calling for his release and an end to political persecution in the country.