By: Sunday Ameh
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed October 29, 2025, for the hearing of the suit filed by the Nigeria Police Force against human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, and other conveners of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest.
The protest, which took place on Monday, was part of a nationwide demonstration demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is currently standing trial on terrorism-related charges.
Sowore and several others were earlier arrested by security operatives for allegedly breaching public peace and defying a court order during the protest.
In the First Information Report (FIR) filed before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kuje, the police accused the defendants of criminal conspiracy, incitement, and disturbance of public peace — offences punishable under Sections 152, 114, and 113 of the Penal Code Law.
According to the charge, the protesters allegedly chanted war songs and obstructed traffic flow within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) while demanding Kanu’s release.
The court is expected to take the defendants’ plea when the case resumes on October 29.
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