The Take It Back (TIB) Movement has raised serious concerns over reports suggesting that the Nigerian police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, is working to arrest activist Omoyele Sowore on what they describe as âtrumped-up chargesâ of breaching public peace.
In a statement released on Saturday, TIBâs National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon, strongly criticized the development, calling it another instance of state-backed harassment meant to suppress dissenting voices.
He stated, âThe move to retrieve video footage of Soworeâs arrival at the Force Intelligence Department on Monday to retroactively justify an arrest is a blatant misuse of power and a grave injustice.â
Juwon further condemned the persistent targeting of Sowore and other activists by security forces, arguing that such actions undermine democracy and freedom of speech.
“We reject these intimidation tactics and demand an immediate stop to this campaign of oppression. If the police proceed with this baseless arrest, they will face resolute resistance from our movement,â he warned.
He also sent a clear message to Adejobi and other officials attempting to silence dissent: âYour time is up. We will not be cowed into submission.â
Juwon reaffirmed the movementâs commitment to justice, transparency, and accountability, emphasizing that they remain unwavering in their cause.
Police PRO Allegedly Plotting Fresh Charges Against Sowore
Chronicles Reporters had earlier reported that Adejobi was actively searching for video evidence of Soworeâs visit to the Force Headquarters on Monday.
Sources claim that the police spokesperson intends to use the footage to support new charges against the activist, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), alleging that his visitâmade in response to a police invitationâsomehow constituted a breach of public peace.
It has been further alleged that the police plan to arrest Sowore over the weekend and formally charge him on Monday.
During his visit earlier in the week, Sowore was held at the Nigerian Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office at Old Abattoir, Guzape Junction, Abuja, after rejecting what he described as âillegalâ bail conditions set by the police.
Sowore had honored the police invitation over his exposé on officers accused of extorting motorists in Ikeja, Lagos State.
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