Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore was arrested on October 23, 2025, within the premises of the Federal High Court in Abuja by armed police officers. Sowore had gone to the court to show solidarity with Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is facing allegations including terrorism and treason.
Police confirmed the arrest, explaining that Sowore was taken into custody for allegedly violating a court order that restricts protests in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly around the Three Arms Zone. The arrest comes days after Sowore led the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest that called for Kanu’s release, during which several others including Kanu’s lawyer and brother were arrested.
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong denounced the arrest as “preposterous” and politically motivated, calling for Sowore’s immediate release and condemning what he described as a mockery of Nigeria’s judicial system.
Sowore, who has been a vocal critic of government policies and has faced numerous legal battles in recent years, is currently in police custody and expected to be charged in court.
This development has reignited discussions about press freedom and the right to peaceful protest in Nigeria.
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