Dare Babalola
Policemen attached to the Force Intelligence Department (FID) of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja have broken the arm of human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.
According to a report by SaharaReporters, Sowore was reportedly assaulted by no fewer than eight police officers early Thursday morning.
The media house also claimed that the politician was forcefully moved to an undisclosed location on Thursday.
A source told the media house that, “They invaded Sowore’s cell at 6 am this (Thursday) morning; the police officers were led by a police CSP. They said they were going to court, but he insisted they must bring his lawyers before going.
“So they pounced on him; there were eight of them who pounced on him, and they were led by a police CSP
“They tried to drag him out of the cell, but he insisted he could not be dragged out without his clothes. Right now, his right hand is twisted. They broke his hand. It was learnt that a unit from the IGP monitoring unit led by DCP Akin Fakorede carried out the operation, but the CSP reportedly works under Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesman.”
Sowore had accused the police of intimidation and abuse of power after being detained on Wednesday evening.
Recall that the activist on Wednesday arrived at the Force Headquarters in Abuja carrying a travel bag, as he honoured an invitation from the Inspector General of Police’s Monitoring Unit over a petition reportedly filed against him.
