Following the drama that trailed the alleged abduction of human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service on Monday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja and took custody of the activist.
The correctional officials, who arrived at the court premises in a prison transport vehicle, popularly known as a Black Maria, received Sowore from DSS operatives before conveying him to the Kuje Correctional Centre.
Sowore, who was brought out at about 2:10 p.m. from an undisclosed location within the court premises by DSS operatives, appeared upbeat as he addressed his supporters, urging them to remain resolute in their demand for a better society.
He told the crowd that he would return to court on Wednesday to continue his trial.
The activist also questioned the decision to transport him in a Black Maria, arguing that public officials accused of looting state resources are often conveyed to court in more comfortable vehicles.
He reiterated his commitment to campaigning for a better Nigeria, insisting that he would continue to demand accountability from leaders he accused of jeopardising the future of coming generations.
Meanwhile, some of his supporters were seen booing armed DSS operatives and police officers, accusing them of turning the court premises into a scene of confusion and disorder.
Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that DSS operatives had whisked Sowore away to an undisclosed location after taking him into custody within the court premises.
Before officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service arrived and subsequently conveyed him to the Kuje Correctional Centre, Sowore’s whereabouts remained unknown.
