Sowore regains freedom

Nigerian politician and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has regained freedom after his arrest at the Murtala Mohammed International  Airport, Lagos on Sunday. 

Sowore, who was arrested on his arrival in Nigeria from United States of America, later regained freedom. 

In a post on his official X handle, the Politician stated that he been released by the officials of the Nigerian Immigration. 

He wrote;”I have just been released by the Nigerian Immigration after a brief detention and my passport released back to me.”

On Thursday, 12 September 2024, a DSS memo ordering the arrest of Sowore upon his arrival in Nigeria was leaked.