The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Thursday gave reason why activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore , saying it was to ensure fairness in the prosecution of those involved in Monday’s protest in Abuja.
Recall that Sowore was arrested on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, shortly after he appeared in solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who made this disclosure while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, said Sowore, who allegedly led protesters into a restricted area during a demonstration in support of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was arrested to ensure that justice is evenly applied to everyone involved.
“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.
“And that’s why, in the spirit of fair play and to ensure that justice is served, Omoyele Sowore was arrested today,” Hundeyin said.
According to him, Sowore would not be detained beyond necessary legal limits and would be arraigned today.
“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,” the NPF image-maker said.
