Popular human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore has regained his freedom from Police custody.
Sowore was released at about 8 pm on Friday.
This came a few hours after Sowore, during his interview with the newsmen in detention, accused the police of denying him access to a doctor over his broken hand.
Announcing his freedom during a Facebook live session, Sowore said: “Hello ladies and gentlemen, this is me here. I have just been released by the police.
“You know we told them that they can’t sustain this but them no dey hear word. I have just been released from detention after 48 hours by the illegal IGP and his people”.
Sowore was detained on Wednesday after honoring police invite.
Force spokesperson, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement in Abuja on Friday said contrary to falsehood Sowore was arrested legally based on credible, corroborated allegations involving criminal offences such as forgery, cyberstalking, and other infractions currently under active investigation.
