Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate and human rights activist, has announced plans to take legal action against the Nigeria Police Force, citing “inhumane treatment” during his recent detention.

In a statement released Saturday, Sowore’s lawyer, Tope Temokun, accused police officers of fracturing his client’s arm during a violent attempt to forcibly transfer him from one cell to another at approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025.

The legal team dismissed the police’s official claim that Sowore arrived at their facility already bandaged, labeling it “false, self-indicting, and illogical.”

Temokun further demanded that the police publish an inventory of all items seized from Sowore at the time of his arrest to substantiate their account.

According to the statement, Sowore was denied access to his personal medical team and was instead subjected to treatment by an unqualified first-aider, without any X-rays or proper medical diagnosis.

The lawyers explained that Sowore refused to be examined by police medical personnel to avoid any “manipulation of evidence” by those suspected of causing the injury.

The legal team also condemned the police for dismissing other allegations, including the alleged theft of Sowore’s Ray-Ban AI glasses by an officer, while swiftly denying claims of assault in public statements.

Temokun argued that Sowore’s decision not to write a statement—cited by police as justification for his detention—is protected under his constitutional rights.

Citing Section 35(2) of the Nigerian Constitution and Section 60(1) of the Police Act 2020, the legal team emphasized Sowore’s rights during custody.

“The fact remains clear: Omoyele Sowore’s arm was broken while in police custody, under their control. We will pursue all appropriate legal remedies, including filing petitions with the Nigeria Police Council and the Police Service Commission,” Temokun declared.

Sowore was released on Friday evening after spending two days in custody. However, his legal team insists that a “full account” will be demanded from every officer involved in the incident.