RevolutionNow convener, Sowore, reportedly arrested in Abuja

Human rights activist and former presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore has been reportedly arrested in Abuja, SaharaReporters reports. 

It was gathered that Sowore and other activists were carrying out a peaceful procession to mark the New Year when they were arrested by Nigerian security forces in Abuja.

Eyewitnesses claim policemen suspected to be with the Rapid Response Squad stormed Gudu junction in Abuja, injuring Sowore before carting him away with other activists at the location.