Nigeria, Aug. 7 -- Lawyers representing human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, have demanded his immediate release from police custody, alleging persecution, abuse of power, and threats to his safety under the watch of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.

In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Thursday, Mr Sowore's lawyer, Tope Temokun, expressed deep concern over his client's detention at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, warning that his life was at risk.

"Given the events of recent days and Sowore's open call to question the official acts of the Inspector-General of Police, we entertain a strong apprehension that Sowore is not safe in police custody," Mr Temokun said. "He was tak...