Sowore’s Lawyer Alleges Police Brutality During Arrest

A lawyer has provided a detailed eyewitness account of the incident involving human rights activist Omoyele Sowore at the Kuje Prison court. He explained that lawyers successfully secured Sowoyele Sowore’s bail on what he described as “very liberal terms.”

While Sowore’s surety was completing the bail process, a policeman approached claiming to have a remand order. The activist was sitting under a mango tree within the court premises when the confrontation occurred.

Sowore Requests to See Documentation

The lawyer stated that Sowore asked to see the alleged remand order for verification. According to the account, the policeman briefly flashed a piece of paper but refused to let Sowore read it properly. The officer then crumpled the document and put it back in his pocket, preventing any clear identification of its contents.

This interaction quickly escalated as more law enforcement personnel arrived at the scene. The situation intensified dramatically when numerous officers surrounded the area where Sowore was seated.

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Forceful Removal From Court Premises

The legal representative described a disturbing scene where “more than a hundred” policemen converged on the court area. They reportedly grabbed Omoyele Sowore by the neck, pulled his shirt, and seized his legs in what witnesses characterized as rough handling.

The legal team watched as officers forcibly removed the activist from the court premises along with several other individuals. This development occurred despite the court having already granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, raising serious concerns about due process.

The incident has sparked questions about police conduct within court jurisdictions and the treatment of activists like Omoyele Sowore during legal proceedings. Legal professionals present expressed alarm at what they witnessed, emphasizing that the events unfolded after bail had been officially granted by the court.