Sowore To Face Police Over Shocking Extortion Video

Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has confirmed his intention to respond to the Nigerian Police Force’s invitation regarding a viral video he posted, which accuses police officers of extorting motorists at a checkpoint in Lagos.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a post shared on social media platform X.com (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Sowore revealed that he had received the official invitation letter and confirmed he would appear before the police in Abuja on Monday.

“The PoliceNG invitation has arrived, I will be there on Monday as requested,” Sowore wrote, attaching an image of the letter.

The controversy stems from a video Sowore released earlier this week, in which he exposed alleged acts of extortion by police officers at a Lagos checkpoint. This led to a directive from police authorities to investigate the matter, and reports claim a “manhunt” was initiated for Sowore.

The letter from the Force Intelligence Department of the Nigerian Police reads in part: “This office is investigating a case of Resisting and Obstructing Public Officers, Disobedience to Lawful Order, Acts Intended to Cause Grievous Harm or Prevent Arrest, Compelling Action by Intimidation, Reckless & Negligent Acts, Refusal to Assist Public Servant and Cyberstalking in which your name featured prominently.”

“You are requested to report for an interview with the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID) through the undersigned, at SPO’s Room 212, 2nd Floor, Force Intelligence Department (FID) Complex, Shehu Shagari Way, opposite Force Headquarters Area 11, Garki, Abuja on Monday, 27th January, 2025, at 10am.”