The Digest:
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for the ongoing detention of Omoyele Sowore, accusing the IGP Monitoring Team of abusing power. Atiku called the treatment unlawful, demanding immediate release for Sowore.
Key Points:
- Atiku describes the actions against Sowore as a "shameful abuse of power."
- Sowore was detained after attending an invitation by the IGP Monitoring Unit.
- Sowore alleges police broke his arm during detention.
- Atiku argues that Sowore’s only crime is speaking out against injustice.
- He criticizes IGP Kayode Egbetokun for acting as both a complainant and law enforcer.
- Atiku demands Sowore's immediate and unconditional release.
- The PDP candidate decries personal vendettas over proper policing.
Atiku's statement calls for justice and condemns the IGP Monitoring Team's handling of Sowore. The incident, reflecting a broader concern over police abuse, highlights the growing tension between activists and the police force in Nigeria.
