Renowned human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has been arrested by Nigerian Immigration officials.
Sowore was arrested upon his arrival in Lagos from the United States.
The activist disclosed this in a statement on his Facebook page. According to him, the incident, which has sparked widespread concern and condemnation, highlights the ongoing tensions between the Nigerian government and prominent dissenters.
Sowore, known for his relentless advocacy for democracy and transparent governance, took to social media to narrate his ordeal.
He wrote, “DETAINED BY THE @NigerianImmigration, my International passport confiscated. I had just arrived in Nigeria from the USA to the MMIA in Lagos; upon reaching Nigerian Immigration, my passport was seized, and they told me They had orders to detain me.”
This unexpected detainment is reportedly linked to Sowore’s role in organizing #FearlessINOctober, a series of planned protests aimed at challenging what he describes as the “fascist @officialAbat regime.”
These actions are intended to galvanize public support and draw attention to issues of governance and human rights violations in Nigeria.
Sowore further emphasized the broader implications of his detention, urging citizens to remain vigilant and proactive in the fight against tyranny.
He stated, “It is part of the broader clampdown by the fascist @officialAbat regime on dissent and their fear of the upcoming #FearlessINOctober. In case this becomes a prolonged and protracted detention, I urge our citizens to ensure ALL stop tyranny means portable and necessary, engaging in the planned series of direct actions slated for October 1st and beyond.”
