#freesowore

A deeply disturbing report of the violent attempt by the police to forcibly drag activist Omoleye Sowore from his cell to ‘a court’ at 6:00am. As a result he sustained a severe injury on his left hand. Right now he has been taken to an unknown location.

We are calling on the Nigerian authorities to call the police to order and halt any further physical harm on Sowore. He must be immediately given adequate medical care. Attempting to drag Sowore to a judicial process without recourse to his lawyer is a flagrant disregard for the rule of law.

The authorities have obligation to respect and uphold due process of law.

The Nigerian authorities must release Sowore unconditionally and drop all bogus and politically motivated charges against him. The authorities should listen to critics instead of seeking to gag them through outright abuse of power.

#freesowore