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Publisher of Sahara Reporters and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has been released by the Nigeria Police Force after what he described as an “unjust, unwarranted, and entirely unlawful detention.”
Sowore, who was freed late Thursday night, said the police “capitulated to the demands of our revolutionary movement” following sustained public pressure and nationwide condemnation of his arrest.
In a statement issued shortly after regaining freedom, Sowore expressed gratitude to his legal team, human rights advocates, and supporters both in Nigeria and the diaspora who stood in solidarity throughout the ordeal.
“This is not a victory to be celebrated with fanfare. It is simply a reminder that when we stand together, when we refuse to bow, even the most oppressive institutions are forced to bend or break,” he declared.
Sowore noted that the support he received—from street protests to online campaigns—made his release “inevitable” and reinforced his belief in the power of collective action.
He emphasized that his release should not be seen as the end of the struggle but as renewed motivation to intensify the fight against injustice and oppression in Nigeria.
“This moment is not an end. It is fuel. It is proof that unity works and that resistance is not futile. The struggle continues, fiercer and more focused than ever, until we win,” Sowore affirmed.
The activist’s detention had sparked outrage from civil society groups, opposition figures, and human rights organizations, many of whom condemned the arrest as an abuse of power and a violation of democratic freedoms.
Sowore, a former presidential candidate and long-standing critic of government policies, has faced multiple arrests and prosecutions over his activism and pro-democracy campaigns.
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