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In a disturbing development early Thursday morning, detained activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore was allegedly assaulted by a police team during a forced transfer from his cell at the Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja.

According to a statement posted on Sowore’s verified social media platforms, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 AM when a team of nine officers—led by a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) from the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit—stormed his cell. The officers, eight of whom were reportedly heavily armed, claimed they were taking Sowore to court.

Sources familiar with the situation told reporters that Sowore requested to see the charges against him and to notify his legal team before complying. However, the officers allegedly responded with force, handling him roughly and breaking his right arm in the process. He was then taken to an undisclosed police facility.

“This is a blatant violation of his rights and a worrying escalation in the treatment of political detainees,” said an associate close to Sowore’s defense team, who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the case.

The Nigeria Police Force has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident or clarify Sowore’s current location. Human rights organizations and legal advocates have begun calling for an independent investigation into the matter.

Sowore, a prominent critic of government policies and founder of Sahara Reporters, has faced multiple arrests in recent years over his activism and political commentary. His supporters argue that the latest incident underscores a pattern of intimidation and abuse.

The former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) had recently, in solidarity, joined protesting retired police officers demanding their dues after serving in the force for 35 years.

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