Nigerian Police Chief, Kayode Egbetokun, Allegedly Plans to Detain Activist Sowore After Being Called “Illegal IG”
Nigerian Police Chief Kayode Egbetokun has been accused of secretly planning to detain human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, after Sowore repeatedly referred to him as “Illegal IG” due to his extended tenure beyond the mandatory retirement age.
Omoyele Sowore was invited for questioning by the police over a viral video showing him confronting policemen engaging in illegal roadblocks and extortion. However, sources claim that the invitation is a ploy to detain Omoyele and fly him to Lagos for trial.
“The plot being hatched by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had nothing to do with the viral anti-extortion video for which Sowore has now been invited for interview on Monday,” a source revealed.
Instead, Omoyele’s constant referral to Egbetokun as “Illegal IG” is believed to be the motivation behind the police chief’s alleged plan. Sowore had previously stated, “The illegal IG of Nigeria Police Force, Kayode Egbetokun, will make the next #ENDSARS inevitable! He is working tirelessly towards it. Just a matter of time!”
The plan allegedly involves denying Omoyele bail or setting high bail conditions to keep him in prison custody.
The activist has vowed to honor the police invitation, despite concerns about his safety and the potential for detention.
“The IGP holds a very-very personal grudge against the publisher of SaharaReporters over his constant referral to him as ‘illegal IGP’,” another source claimed.
