Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and activist, appeared at the Force Criminal Intelligence Department (FCID) in Abuja on Monday morning. Armed police officers were stationed at the complex as security was tightened ahead of his arrival.

Sowore was summoned for questioning following a viral video he posted, in which he accused police officers at a Lagos checkpoint of extortion.

A letter from the FCID, dated January 23, outlined several allegations against Sowore, including resisting and obstructing public officers, disobedience to lawful orders, and cyberstalking. The letter, signed by a senior officer, instructed him to meet with the Deputy Inspector General of Police at the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja.

In response to the summons, the Take It Back Movement, which supports Sowore’s activism, organized a protest at the Force Headquarters. A flier shared on social media called for supporters to gather in solidarity against police extortion.

Sowore has been a prominent voice in Nigeria’s fight against corruption and injustice, and his case has drawn public attention once again.