Sowore: Attorney General writes DSS, demands to take over case

The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has written to the State Security Service (SSS, also called DSS) to forward the case file of Omoyele Sowore to his office.

Mr Malami’s directive was contained in a statement sent by his spokesperson, Umar Gwandu.

Mr Gwandu said the request for the transfer of the case to Mr Malami’s office was contained in a letter dated December 11, 2019 and addressed to the Director General of the SSS, Yusuf Bichi.

Mr Sowore was arrested by the SSS and was being prosecuted by the Nigerian government.

Mr Malami’s letter suggests the prosecution was being done by the SSS without carrying his office along.

The directive comes one week after SSS officials last Friday invaded the Abuja Federal High Court to re-arrest Mr Sowore who was only released less than 24 hours before following a court order.

Many Nigerians as well as local and international organisations have condemned the SSS invasion and re-arrest of the activist with some calling for Mr Bichi’s sack.

In his statement, Mr Gwandu quoted Mr Malami as saying “the federal government is committed to respecting the sanctity of the rule of law, protecting the virtues of human rights and ensuring speedy dispensation of justice.”

– Premium Times