Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force have reportedly arrested human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, over allegations of defaming the Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa, Tony Elumelu.
Farotimi’s arrest was revealed by the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, in a post on his X handle on Tuesday.
Sowore disclosed that Elumelu filed a petition accusing Farotimi of defamation.
He called for the lawyer’s immediate release, emphasising that the police should not be used to settle personal disputes.
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