The Nigeria Police Force has invited the convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore, for questioning over a video he recorded during an altercation with police officers on the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Access Road in Lagos.
This is contained in a letter dated January 23, 2025 and signed by CP Ibitoye Rufus Alajide, Commissioner of Police (OPS), on behalf of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja made available to ireport247new.
The invitation letter asked Sowore to report on Monday, January 27, 2025, for an interview with the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID).
“This office is investigating 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,” the letter reads.“
“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.“
“This request is made pursuant to the investigative powers conferred on the Police by the combined effects of Sections 214 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999(as amended) and Section 4 of the Police Act and Regulations, 2020.“
“Be informed that you are at liberty to come along with your attorney, please.”
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Sowore made it known through his official facebook handle that “I have just concluded a conversation with the senior Nigeria Police Force officer in Abuja, who requested my presence for questioning regarding an extortion video I did at a police “checkpoint” in Lagos, which prompted the police hierarchy to launch a manhunt for me. He informed me that the “charges” are not yet prepared. I am still waiting.”