BREAKING: Prison Officials Arrive At Abuja Court, Take Sowore To Kuje Correctional Centre After DSS’ Violent Arrest

 BREAKING: Prison Officials Arrive At Abuja Court, Take Sowore To Kuje Correctional Centre After DSS’ Violent Arrest

                       

The correctional officials, who arrived at the court premises in a prison transport vehicle, popularly known as a Black Maria, received Sowore from DSS operatives before conveying him to the Kuje Correctional Centre.   Following the drama that trailed the alleged abduction of human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) Omoyele Sowore by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service on Monday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja and took custody of the activist.

The correctional officials, who arrived at the court premises in a prison transport vehicle, popularly known as a Black Maria, received Sowore from DSS operatives before conveying him to the Kuje Correctional Centre.

Sowore, who was brought out at about 2:10 p.m. from an undisclosed location within the court premises by DSS operatives, appeared upbeat as he addressed his supporters, urging them to remain resolute in their demand for a better society.

He told the crowd that he would return to court on Wednesday to continue his trial.

The activist also questioned the decision to transport him in a Black Maria, arguing that public officials accused of looting state resources are often conveyed to court in more comfortable vehicles.

Sowore said he would prefer to be transported in a Hilux vehicle rather than the prison transport van.

He reiterated his commitment to campaigning for a better Nigeria, insisting that he would continue to demand accountability from leaders he accused of jeopardising the future of coming generations.

Meanwhile, some of his supporters were seen booing armed DSS operatives and police officers, accusing them of turning the court premises into a scene of confusion and disorder.

Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that DSS operatives had whisked Sowore away to an undisclosed location after taking him into custody within the court premises.

Before officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service arrived and subsequently conveyed him to the Kuje Correctional Centre, Sowore’s whereabouts remained unknown.

Lady brags after reportedly selling her vote to APC, shows off cash

Lady brags after reportedly selling her vote to APC, shows off cash

 A video circulating on social media has stirred reactions after a lady was seen displaying cash while expressing support for the ruling All Progressives Congress following the Ekiti State governorship election. In the video, the woman claimed she received ₦15,000 in exchange for her vote and openly celebrated the alleged payment while showing the money on camera. Showing off the cash, she said … "APC for life. 15,000 Naira per vote, don't whine me." The clip has generated mixed reactions online. Critics condemned the alleged incident, arguing that vote-buying undermines democratic processes and weakens electoral integrity. Others questioned the authenticity of the claim and called for authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the video. Check out reactions below … @AfrikanBanter said: "There is a certain level of stupidity among certain Nigerians that deserves to be studied. It is its own special breed. Yet, we continue to delude ourselves that our leaders are the main problem. We are our leaders, our leaders are us. Tueh!" @NasRule1 said: "No worry in a few months time u will feel it I just can’t comprehend how someone will sell her vote just for 15k

 Family Alleges cover-up In NSCDC Officers Death, Interior Minister Over 'Contradicatory Accounts'

The accused NSCDC officers are Attah John Onoja the commander of NSCDC Mining Marshals, Simeon Anyebe, Ibrahim Ayefu, Iwodi Obochi, Femi Fatomona, Inspector Habila alias "K9", Sergeant Jibril Labaran alias "Abatoir", ASC I Jimoh Abdulrahman alias "Admin", and ACC Alex Tolu Ojo. A human rights law firm, Y.C. Maikyau & Co., has petitioned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, demanding a comprehensive investigation into the death of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DSC Agada Levi Agada, alleging possible criminal conspiracy, unlawful killing, concealment of evidence, and violation of the deceased officer's right to life. In a petition filed by barrister Nwabueze Obasi-Obi, dated June 18, 2026, and signed on behalf of the deceased's family, the law firm accused certain NSCDC officers and members of the Mining Marshals unit deployed to Rafin Gabas, Agwada in Nasarawa State of providing contradictory accounts regarding the circumstances surrounding Agada's death. The accused NSCDC officers are Attah John Onoja the commander of NSCDC Mining Marshals, Simeon Anyebe, Ibrahim Ayefu, Iwodi Obochi, Femi Fatomona, Inspector Habila alias "K9", Sergeant Jibril Labaran alias "Abatoir", ASC I Jimoh Abdulrahman alias "Admin", and ACC Alex Tolu Ojo. According to the petition, the deceased, an officer of the NSCDC Mining Marshals unit with service number 44722, sustained a fatal gunshot wound on February 17, 2026, and later died at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi. The law firm stated that family members were initially informed by an NSCDC officer, Simeon Anyebe, that Agada and five other officers were attacked by bandits while on duty, with the five others reportedly dying on the spot while Agada succumbed to his injuries a day later. However, the petition noted that a different account emerged during a condolence visit to the family, when the Commanding Mining Marshal, ACC John Attah Onoja told relatives that Agada was the only casualty and that five other officers involved in the incident had been arrested and detained. The lawyers argued that the conflicting narratives raised serious concerns about the true circumstances of the officer's death. The petition further cited information obtained from medical personnel at FMC Keffi indicating that officers who brought the deceased to the hospital reported that the gunshot wound resulted from an accidental discharge of a firearm belonging to another NSCDC officer. According to the firm, the disclosure contradicts earlier claims that the deceased was shot during a bandit attack. The petition also questioned the transfer of N3 million to the deceased's widow through an NSCDC officer as burial support, alleging that the payment was made without any official communication explaining the cause of death or the outcome of any investigation. The lawyers argued that the payment could be interpreted as an attempt to discourage the family from pursuing accountability over the incident. Another issue raised in the petition concerns the deceased's mobile phones, which the family claimed remain in the custody of the Mining Marshals despite repeated demands for their release. The firm contended that the devices may contain material evidence relevant to determining the circumstances surrounding Agada's death. “On that note, the family demanded the release of the deceased's two mobile phones, which are in the custody of the Mining Marshals, but the officers refused,” the petition said. “Despite repeated demands and an undertaking by ACC Onoja to release the phones of the deceased to the family, they withheld them without any justification.” The petition revealed that the family had earlier reported the matter to the Force Intelligence Department of the Nigeria Police Force, leading to investigations and the arrest of some NSCDC personnel. However, the family said it had not been informed of the outcome of the investigation. It also disclosed that a civil suit has been instituted before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over the matter, with proceedings scheduled for July 15, 2026. Among other reliefs sought, the firm urged the Minister of Interior to order an independent investigation into the death, ensure forensic examination of the deceased's phones and other evidence, invite and question officers linked to the incident, suspend any personnel found culpable, and facilitate the prosecution of anyone implicated in the alleged killing or subsequent cover-up. The petition maintained that only a transparent and impartial investigation would uncover the true circumstances surrounding the death of the NSCDC officer and provide justice for his family. Additionally, the lawyers said they had petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over alleged threats and attempts to pressure family members and key witnesses into withdrawing their complaints. In an earlier petition dated June 3, 2026, and signed by J. U. Odenigbo, the law firm, acting on behalf of the family, said one of the relatives considered a key witness in the case had recently been receiving repeated calls from unknown phone numbers. The family described it as “intimidation, harassment and a threat to life aimed at silencing material witnesses and frustrating ongoing efforts to uncover the true circumstances of the deceased's death”. “The timing of these anonymous calls, coming after the family raised serious complaints concerning the contradictory accounts surrounding the deceased's death, has heightened the family's fear that persons connected with the incident or persons acting on their behalf may be attempting to threaten, monitor or influence potential witnesses,” the family said. “The family new lives in fear and has become apprehensive about freely cooperating with investigators unless urgent protective steps are taken by the Nigeria Police Force.”