Arrest, prosecute these behind Sowore's assault, abduction – Lawyer tells IGP Disu

Human rights lawyer Maduabuchi Idam on Friday known as on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to arrest and prosecute these behind the assault and abduction of the African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.

Idam stated the assault and abduction of Sowore was shameful and unacceptable.

In an announcement he signed, the lawyer stated Sowore doesn’t deserve such humiliation or remedy.

According to Idam: “The attack and abduction of Omoyele Sowore are shameful and unacceptable. He does not deserve such humiliation or treatment from anyone, regardless of how uncomfortable some people may be with his views, opinions or activism.

“Our society should develop in civility and study to deal with opposing voices with respect, restraint and lawfulness. Democracy thrives on dissent, not intimidation, harassment or violence.

“No individual or group has the right to take the law into their own hands simply to prove a point. If we allow such conduct to become normal, we risk pushing our society towards anarchy, where the rule of law gives way to the rule of force, and life becomes nasty, brutish and insecure.

“The Inspector-General of Police should act swiftly to make sure that these accountable are recognized, apprehended, investigated and, the place adequate proof exists, prosecuted in accordance with the regulation.”

Idam noted that nobody is above the law, adding that Sowore and those around him should be protected.

“No one must be above the regulation, and nobody must be denied the safety of the regulation due to their opinions or convictions,” he added.