The Nigerian Immigration Service has been directed to arrest Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and prominent figure in the #EndBadGovernance protest movement, upon his arrival in Nigeria.
Sowore, who has been vocal in his criticism of the government, is among those suspected of sponsoring the protests, which turned violent in some states, resulting in loss of life and property damage.
The NIS has deployed additional officers to borders, airports, and land entry points to prevent foreign intervention and apprehend suspects, according to Politics Nigeria.
A senior immigration officer confirmed that Sowore and other suspects would be arrested and handed over to the appropriate authorities.
The NIS has also intensified surveillance to prevent external interference in the country’s internal affairs.
A source within the agency confirmed Sowore’s inclusion on the watch list, stating that his name was among those forwarded to immigration to arrest on arrival in the country.
A senior immigration officer revealed that Sowore and other suspects would be arrested upon arrival in Nigeria. “We have been notified to pick them up and hand them over to the appropriate authorities,” she said.
The NIS has also intensified surveillance to prevent external interference in the country’s internal affairs.
A source within the agency confirmed Sowore’s inclusion on the watch list.
“I can confirm to you that Sowore is definitely one of those on our watchlist. I saw his name among those forwarded to immigration to arrest on arrival in the country,” the source disclosed.
