Police Arrest Popular Human Rights Lawyer Farotimi Over Alleged Defamation


Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have arrested Dele Farotimi, a renowned human rights lawyer. The arrest was disclosed by Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, who shared the news on his X handle on Tuesday, December 3.


Sowore calls for immediate release In his post, Sowore expressed concern over the misuse of police resources for personal disputes.


He further urged the authorities to act justly, emphasizing the need for fairness and transparency in handling such matters. “It is pertinent that the Nigerian police are notified that the institution cannot continue to be used to settle personal scores, and we, the citizens of Nigeria, would no longer tolerate such a situation,” Sowore stated.