Supporters of Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore on Thursday stormed the Nigeria Force Headquarters in Abuja to demand his immediate release.
Nigerian News Sphere reports that Sowore was arrested and detained on Wednesday after he honoured a summon from the Inspector General of Police, IGP Monitoring unit.
The activist is currently under investigation a petition by an unknown person alleging forgery and criminal defamation.
In a viral video obtained by Nigerian News Sphere, some activists could be seen chanting “release Sowore now”.
The Take It Back Movement had placed all Nigerians including students on red alert, saying if the police fails to release it’s convener, Sowore there will be a nationwide protest.
