Omoyele sowore was escorted to the kuje correctional center on Monday 22nd June, 2026, after he was arrested at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The development followed a court order by Justice Mohammed Umar, who directed that Sowore be remanded in custody after revoking his bail. The judge also dismissed an application seeking his recusal from the ongoing trial.

Sowore, who appeared in court without legal representation after his lawyers withdrew from the case, informed the court that his legal team could no longer continue due to what they described as persistent hostility during the proceedings. He had earlier requested an adjournment to enable him secure new counsel.

Following the court's ruling, officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service escorted the activist from the courtroom to the Kuje Correctional Centre, where he is expected to remain in custody pending the next hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Sowore is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) over allegations linked to public statements in which he described President Bola Tinubu as "a criminal." He has consistently denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that his comments are protected under his constitutional right to freedom of expression.

The latest development has generated widespread reactions from supporters, civil society groups and legal observers, with many closely monitoring the proceedings and awaiting the court's

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