Sowore’s Rearrest Was Premeditated, Says Lawyer Who Alleges Police Assault

Temitope Temokun, a human rights attorney, described how activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore was allegedly taken from the Kuje Magistrate Court grounds by almost 10 police personnel on Friday.

Temokun called the event “unnecessary and premeditated” in an interview with Channels Television’s Inside Sources on Sunday, claiming that people who attempted to record the arrest were assaulted.

Temokun, who described the incident, stated, “The officers brutalized those who attempted to capture the scene.” In addition, I was attacked and hurt.

The attorney clarified that within 30 minutes of the magistrate’s decision, the former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and other defendants detained during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow rally had fulfilled their bail requirements.

“Yet officers stormed the court premises and bundled him into a vehicle,” Temokun claimed.

According to reports, the court had previously given Sowore ₦500,000 in bond with two sureties.

Temokun further accused the police of trying to transfer Sowore to Kuje Prison without the required authorization.

“They tried to mask the situation and patch it up, but the Kuje authorities initially rejected him,” the human rights attorney continued.

Sowore is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, October 27, 2025, after being arrested again despite fulfilling the requirements of his release.