VIDEO: How Sowore, Lawyers Were Allegedly Assaulted, Detained By Police | DETAILS
Policemen attached to the main gate of Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) located at Guzape, Abuja have allegedly attacked human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore and his lawyers.
This occurred on Monday when Sowore reported to police after the Force claimed he had jumped bail.
According to Sahara reporters, they were attacked and assaulted by armed policemen stationed at the gate.
Sowore who arrived the facility at about 12:30 pm was accompanied by his lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi and other activists in solidarity including Deji Adeyanju.
The activist had announced on social media that he would be heading to the defunct police Special Anti-Robbery Squad unit to see its Commander so as to obtain the charges which was said to have been filed against him by a former member of the House of Representatives, Ned Nwoko.
According to report, the activists and his supporters who were singing solidarity songs while approaching the gate were asked to turn back by the police officers.
An argument was said to have ensued when Sowore tried explaining the reason for his visit to the station.
Sowore and others were allegedly assaulted and detained.
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