Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has resolved to sue the Nigeria Police Force over what his legal team termed “inhumane treatment” during his recent detention.

In a Saturday statement, his lawyer, Tope Temokun, alleged that police officers fractured Sowore’s arm during a violent attempt to forcibly transfer him from one cell to another around 6 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025.

The team rejected the police’s official account, which claimed Sowore arrived at their facility with a bandage, calling it “false, self-indicting, and illogical.”

Temokun urged the police to publish the inventory of Sowore’s possessions seized during his arrest as evidence to support their claims.

According to the statement, Sowore was denied access to his own medical team and instead offered treatment by an unqualified first-aider, without X-rays or proper diagnosis.

His refusal to be examined by police medical personnel, the lawyers said, was to prevent “manipulation of evidence” by those accused of causing the injury.

The legal team also criticised the police for ignoring other allegations, including the alleged theft of Sowore’s Ray-Ban AI glasses by an officer, while quickly issuing public denials over the assault claims.

Temokun argued that Sowore’s refusal to write a statement, cited by police as justification for his detention, is within his constitutional rights.

The team cited Section 35(2) of the Nigerian Constitution and Section 60(1) of the Police Act 2020.

“The fact remains unshaken: Omoyele Sowore’s arm was broken in police custody, under their control. We will pursue all appropriate legal remedies, including petitions to the Nigeria Police Council and the Police Service Commission,” Temokun said.

Sowore was released on Friday evening after two days in custody.

However, his legal team says a “full account” will be demanded from all officers involved.

A police Inspector and a civilian have been killed following an attack by suspected herders on Ipelle village in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.

Sources revealed to counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama that the slain officer, identified as Inspector Daniel Omanyebu, was attached to the Ipelle Police Outpost under Agatu Division.

According to reports, the attack prompted the deployment of police tactical units, including Operation Zenda, the Police Mobile Force (PMF), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), and divisional patrol teams to the area.

According to Makama, the Area Commander, Otukpo, has since relocated to Agatu to coordinate and supervise ongoing security operations.

Authorities confirmed that the body of Inspector Omanyebu has been recovered and deposited at the mortuary.

The Benue State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken over the case, while efforts are underway to track down and arrest the assailants.

Kano state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the immediate dismissal of two Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) following damning findings from investigative committees probing separate cases of misconduct.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim.

The statement said: “In a decisive move, the Governor approved the dismissal of Abubakar Umar Sharada, Senior Special Assistant on Political Mobilization, after a Special Investigative Committee indicted him as the mastermind of the bail of a dangerous drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu, which confirmed Abubakar Sharada’s culpability in the controversial bail process through the personal testimony he deposited before the committee.”

According to a dismissal letter issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Sharada was directed to hand over all government property in his possession to the Permanent Secretary, Research, Evaluation and Political Affairs (REPA), Office of the SSG, on or before the close of work on Monday, 11th August 2025.

He was also cautioned against parading himself henceforth as a public officer under the present administration.

Similarly, the Governor relieved Tasiu Adamu Al’amin Roba, Senior Special Assistant, Cabinet Office, of his appointment after his arrest for rebagging palliative grains at a warehouse in Sharada in 2024.

Roba has since been arraigned in court and is facing charges of theft and criminal conspiracy for allegedly diverting public assets.

“Tasiu Adamu Al’amin Roba is also directed to hand over all government properties in his possession, including his ID card, on or before Monday, 11th August 2025,” the statement added.

“He is also cautioned against parading himself as a public official under the current administration.”

In a related development, the state government exonerated Hon. Musa Ado Tsamiya, Special Adviser on Drainages, who was cleared of all allegations by an investigative committee, affirming his innocence.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to discipline, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption, warning all public officials to uphold the highest standards of integrity both in their official duties and private lives.