A leaked memo from the Department of State Services (DSS) has revealed an official directive to arrest Omoyele Sowore, founder of Sahara Reporters, upon his return to Nigeria. The memo, marked “DSE: 94/6203 X WATCHLIST ACTION,” outlines plans for Sowore’s detainment, instructing airport security to confiscate his baggage and hold him immediately upon arrival.
The directive coincides with escalating tensions between activists and the government, amid growing calls for better governance and an end to police brutality. Sowore, a former presidential candidate and vocal critic of the Nigerian government, has been a target of state repression due to his activism, including his involvement in the #RevolutionNow movement.
The memo’s leak comes amid criticism of the government’s crackdown on dissent, with several activists and journalists facing increasing scrutiny and surveillance. This latest move underscores the heightened measures being taken against opposition voices in Nigeria, sparking renewed concerns about freedom of expression in the country.
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