DSS Hands Over Sowore to Correctional Service, Moved to Kuje Prison After Court Drama

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DSS Hands Over Sowore to Correctional Service, Moved to Kuje Prison After Court Drama

Abuja, Nigeria — Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Monday took custody of human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, following a dramatic sequence of events at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

According to the report of Sahara Reporter, The correctional officers arrived at the court premises in a prison transport vehicle, popularly known as a Black Maria, and formally received Sowore from operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) before conveying him to the Kuje Correctional Centre.

Sowore was brought out by DSS operatives at about 2:10 p.m. from an undisclosed location within the court premises. Appearing in high spirits, he addressed a gathering of supporters, urging them to remain steadfast in their pursuit of a better and more accountable society.

The activist informed his supporters that he would return to court on Wednesday for the continuation of his trial.

Speaking shortly before his transfer, Sowore questioned the decision to transport him in a prison van, arguing that public officials accused of embezzling public funds are often conveyed in more comfortable vehicles.

"I would rather be transported in a Hilux vehicle than in a Black Maria," he remarked.

Sowore also reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for good governance and accountability, insisting that he would continue to challenge leaders whose actions, he said, threaten the future of younger generations.

The development followed hours of uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts after DSS operatives reportedly took him into custody within the court premises earlier in the day. Reports of his removal from public view sparked concerns among supporters and rights advocates.

Tensions flared outside the court as some of Sowore's supporters booed armed DSS operatives and police officers, accusing security agencies of creating confusion and disrupting normal court proceedings.

Prior to the arrival of correctional officials, Sowore's whereabouts had remained unknown, fueling speculation and public concern. The uncertainty was brought to an end when officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service arrived and subsequently transported him to the Kuje Correctional Centre.

The case is expected to resume on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

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