Police Commissioner Explains Detention of Omoyele Sowore

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The Commissioner of Police for Special Intervention Squad, CP Abayomi Shogunle, has responded to the detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by the Nigeria Police Force. Sowore was reportedly detained after refusing to make a statement during police interrogation, citing two petitions against him - one for forgery of a police document and the other for cyberbullying. Supporters of Sowore have been staging protests across the country, calling for his release.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force detained Omoyele Sowore after he allegedly refused to make a statement during police interrogation.
  • Two petitions were presented against Sowore: one for forgery of a police document and the other for cyberbullying.
  • Sowore was shown the petitions in the presence of his lawyers, but refused to make a statement.
  • According to the police, Sowore has the right to remain silent, but the police also have a responsibility to follow certain procedures under the law.
  • The police are following the provisions of the law in detaining Sowore, and he has not been brutalised.
  • The CP offered to take protesters to where Sowore was being held to prove that he was not being mistreated.

Statistics:

  • 2 petitions were presented against Omoyele Sowore.
  • 1 petition bordered on forgery of a police document, published online.
  • 1 petition had to do with cyberbullying.
  • Sowore refused to make a statement in the presence of his lawyers.
  • The police are following the provisions of the law in detaining Sowore.
  • Sowore has been detained for more than 24 hours, sparking protests across the country.

Sources:

  • Sahara Reporters, [video streamed on Friday, in Abuja](https://sahbareporters.com)
  • Nigeria Police Force, unnamed source (report attributed to CP Abayomi Shogunle)