JUST IN : POLICE ARREST FAROTIMI, HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER, ON DEFAMATION CHARGES
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Human rights attorney Dele Farotimi has reportedly been arrested by Nigerian Police Force agents on charges of disparaging Tony Elumelu, the CEO of the United Bank for Africa.
Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress’s 2023 presidential contender, announced Farotimi’s detention on his X handle on Tuesday.
According to Sowore, Elumelu filed a petition alleging slander against Farotimi.
Stressing that the police should not be employed to resolve private conflicts, he demanded the lawyer’s immediate release.
Sowore wrote, “I just learned that Dele Farotimi was arrested by the Nigerian Police over a petition by Tony Elumelu of UBA Group alleging Dele defamed him.
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“It is pertinent that the Nigerian police are notified that the institution cannot continue to be used to settle personal scores, and we, the citizens of Nigeria, would no longer tolerate such a situation.
“Therefore, the police at Zone 2 in Lagos are advised to release Barrister Dele Farotimi immediately.”
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