The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has urged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court to deny the bail application of activist and politician Omoyele Sowore.
During proceedings on Tuesday, the police argued that Sowore would evade trial if released on bail. The case, presided over by Justice Musa Liman, involves a cybercrime suit filed against Sowore by the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Justice Liman temporarily stood down the matter until 3 p.m. following an oral bail application by Sowore’s counsel, Abubakar Marshall. However, the police prosecution opposed the request, insisting that granting bail could obstruct the trial.
In a deposition, Fred Ameh, a police officer from the Force Intelligence Department at the Force Headquarters, FCT, stated:
“Given the antecedents of the defendant and the nature of the offenses, I believe he would not be willing to stand trial if granted bail. Additionally, he could influence or intimidate witnesses, as he has associates both overseas and within Nigeria.”
Sowore was arraigned for allegedly describing Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun as an illegal IGP.
