Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore arrived at the Force Criminal Intelligence Department (FCID) in Abuja on Monday at 10 a.m., amid a heavy security presence.

PREMIUM TIMES observed the deployment of armed police officers ahead of Mr Sowore's scheduled appearance.

He was summoned for questioning after posting a viral video alleging extortion by police officers at a checkpoint in Lagos.

According to the invitation letter dated 23 January from the FCID, Mr Sowore is under investigation for multiple offences, including resisting and obstructing public officers, disobedience to lawful orders, and cyberstalking. The letter, signed by a senior police officer, read in part:

"You are req...