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Aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media, Lauretta Onochie, has hailed the Department of State Services (DSS) over prompt arrest to save Sowore from harm.
The media aide, who made the statement on her Twitter handle, on Saturday, August 3 said the DSS is saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and properties.
The presidential aide said Sowore arrest and detention geared towards preventing him from harming himself.
Sowore, who is a human rights activist, pro-democracy campaigner, founder of online news agency Sahara Reporters was arrested Saturday morning at his home.
His arrest by the DSS could be as a result of his plans to mobilised people in Lagos and many parts of the country for a revolution protest tagged ‘ Days of Rage’ to demand a better Nigeria.
Sowore tweeted: ” DSS invades Sowore’s”.
DSS invades Sowore’s
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) August 3, 2019
Ja p
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) August 3, 2019
He also tweeted ” Ja p”, confirming his phone must have been seized while trying to raise the alarm about his arrest.
Also, Amnesty International (AI), on Saturday, requested the Federal Government to immediately charge, the presidential candidate African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, or release him.
The rights group said this in series of tweets, adding that federal government main and follow rule of law.
The tweet read, “AI is concerned about the arrest of Omoyele Sowore by DSS operatives. We urge the authorities to respect his rights and follow due process. If not charged for any offence, he should be released immediately.”
They also requested Nigerian security operatives give attention to sudden disappearance of Abubakar Usman, who they said was abducted by gunmen.
The tweet: “Since Friday night Abubakar Usman @dadiyata was abducted by gunmen from his home in Kaduna. His whereabouts are currently unknown. We call on authorities to investigate this and unite him with his family.”
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