By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday provided details on the circumstances surrounding the arrest of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, Sowore was taken into custody to guarantee fairness in prosecuting participants of Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja.
Hundeyin spoke to journalists in Abuja, explaining the rationale behind the move.
“If we move from there to charge some people to court and leave the person who led them to commit that act, more like their leader, the elite protester who told them and took them into the restricted area, that would not be fair.
“And that’s why, in the spirit of fair play and to ensure that justice is served, Omoyele Sowore was arrested today,” the police spokesman said.
He further assured that Sowore would not be held beyond the legally allowed period, noting that he would soon be arraigned.
“Like the others, he wouldn’t spend time with us. He wouldn’t spend up to 24 hours with us. Once we wrap up the charges, he’s going to be prosecuted.
“In fact, if everything goes right, our plan is to ensure that he’s prosecuted today. He goes to court today,” Hundeyin added.