Sowore Rejects Food, Begins Hunger Strike In Police Detention

Sowore had asked one of his brothers to bring his books for him to read and refresh his mind but he was prevented from taking the books inside.

The action compelled the activist to reject the foods, clothes and other items that were brought for him.

He vowed not to eat any of the foods unless the police allowed him to have access to his books.

He said, “I cannot feed my stomach when I haven’t fed my brain."

Also his colleagues, who were arrested alongside him, have joined in the hunger strike.

Sowore and the others were arrested while embarking on a procession to enter the New Year.

It will be recalled that Sowore had earlier been arrested on August 3, 2019, in Lagos by the Department of State Services, Nigeria's domestic intelligence agency with a history of repression.

He was moved to the agency's headquarters in Abuja where he was illegally detained for 144 days despite different court orders for his release.

The DSS accused Sowore of baseless crimes like money laundering. The security agency claimed he was plotting to overthrow President Muhammadu Buhari even though it failed to produce evidence to substantiate its claim.

He was subsequently arraigned for treason but had pleaded not guilty. The activist cum journalist was granted bail in November 2020, but part of the conditions restricts him to Abuja.

matrix199:
Sowore is just clout chasing. Since he's not wealthy enough to oil the palms of the electorates, he has resorted to 'Mandela-ing'(trying to look like Mandela that was victimised) in order to gain sympathy.

donbachi:
Sowore...the face of nigeria.

amuwo1980:
Na hunger go kill am there

idid:


What have you done in your own life.
He is better than you a million times, you are jobless and lifeless.

Miracle1991:
Why are they even giving him food? Let the useless animal die and we will donate his rotten body to fishes for their lunch, just the way Peter Obi did to the bodies of 78 youths killed in anambara.

Miracle1991:
Why are they even giving him food? Let the useless animal die and we will donate his rotten body to fishes for their lunch, just the way Peter Obi did to the bodies of 78 youths killed in anambara.

idid:


Why are you people so bitter? What's the point? Sowore has bravity that your entire family. I am sure he has exposed one of your corrupt uncles before which explains the bitterness. Continue to be bitter and let's see if God will raise your more or him.

matrix199:




With the limited resources I have, I touch many lives sincerely than he does.



He can only be wealthier than I am, but never better.




Your reaction clearly shows how bitter and painful the truth is. Take it easy boy.