The Nigeria Police Force has explained that the arrest of activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, was necessary “to ensure fairness in the prosecution of those involved in Monday’s protest in Abuja.”
The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists in Abuja.
He stated that Sowore, who allegedly led protesters into a restricted area during a demonstration in support of the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was arrested to ensure that “justice is evenly applied to everyone involved.”
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Hundeyin explained the rationale, saying, “If we move from there to charge some people to court and leave the person who led them to commit that act, more like their leader, the elite protester who told them and took them into the restricted area, that would not be fair.”
He concluded: “And that’s why, in the spirit of fair play and to ensure that justice is served, Omoyele Sowore was arrested today.”
The police spokesman also confirmed that Sowore would not be held “beyond necessary legal limits” and would be arraigned today.
He stated, “Like the others, he wouldn’t spend time with us. He wouldn’t spend up to 24 hours with us. Once we wrap up the charges, he’s going to be prosecuted. In fact, if everything goes right, our plan is to ensure that he’s prosecuted today. He goes to court today.”
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