Following the directive from the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and heads of security agencies to the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) to arrest individuals suspected of sponsoring the #EndBadGovernance protests, a former presidential candidate and founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, is reportedly among those expected to be apprehended.
The former presidential
candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), a prominent figure in the protest
movement, has been vocal in his criticism of the government.
The protests, which began
peacefully across the country, turned violent in some states, resulting in loss
of life and property damage.
In response, the NIS has
deployed additional officers to borders, airports, and land entry points to
prevent foreign intervention and apprehend suspects.
A senior immigration officer
revealed that Sowore and other suspects would be arrested upon arrival in
Nigeria. “We have been notified to pick them up and hand them over to the
appropriate authorities,” she told Daily Sun.
The NIS has also intensified
surveillance to prevent external interference in the country’s internal
affairs.
A source within the agency
confirmed Sowore’s inclusion on the watch list.
“I can confirm to you that
Sowore is definitely one of those on our watchlist. I saw his name among those
forwarded to immigration to arrest on arrival in the country,” the source
disclosed.
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