Sowore, Kanu’s lawyer, others regain freedom from Kuje prison

Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has regained freedom from the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.

Sowore was released on Monday, October 27, 2025, after fulfilling the bail terms granted by a Magistrate Court in the Kuje area of Abuja.

The politician was released alongside Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu, and 11 other protesters arrested by police operatives during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration held in Abuja last week.

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Sowore confirmed his release from the prison via a post on X on Monday.

“HAPPENING NOW: Leaving Kuje Prison in Abuja after being detained there illegally for four days by President Bola Tinubu illegal IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. #FreeNnamdiKanuNow,” he wrote.

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