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Founder of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore has narrated how operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS aided group of thugs who verbally and physically assaulted him today while at the Federal High Court, Abuja for the trial of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Omoyele Sowore in a statement some hours ago, said, immediately he arrived the court, he was asked to wait by the Divisional Crime Officer of Federal Secretariat Police Station which he obeyed but while waiting, a group of thugs came out of a vehicle and started raining verbal assault on him and later physically assaulted him and operatives of the Department of State Services tried to push him back into the hands of the attackers until journalists around the court retaliated and foiled the attack.

Omoyele who described the denial of Journalists access to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s trial as a subversion of due process and total diregard for open and transparent trial also said it is sad to note law enforcement agents are the ones in Nigeria today aiding hoodlums to attack a citizen.

Omoyele Sowore makes his narration thus:

Perverting the course of justice doesn’t start and end only with framing persons opposed to tyranny with offences they didn’t commit, the worst stage is subversion of due processes, gagging of press coverage and total disregard for open and transparent trial.

I have been there before!

Today, I was at the Federal High Court in Abuja to observe the continued trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB.

Upon arrival I was met with belligerence by the Divisional Crime officer of the Federal Secretariat Police station.

I knew immediately they had planned something different this time, because this particular Nigeria Police Force officer and his DPO, Hassan Abdullahi had dragged me off and briefly detained me during my last appearance in court for Kanu’s trial on July 26th 2021.

He asked that I wait if he could verify and let me into the court room and where I had a variety of legal businesses to attend to, but while waiting and in the full glare of the media men present, a group of thugs arrived driven through the security cordon around the court and began assaulting me.

At first, verbally and later physically.

The DSS officers who were right in front of me then tried to push me back into their hands as they became more aggressive!

It took the courageous efforts of media men and friends to ward off the attacks.

These courageous journalists also followed up in protest by ensuring police try to arrest the pro-Buhari “hoodlums” and the vehicle that brought them to the venue.

After the attack I remained on the scene while still denied access to the court premises until Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was driven out in frenzy by his DSS captors to their office.

Later on I went to meet his lawyers and supporters before returning to my base.

The task at (hand) is ginormous, as a result there won’t be time to dull or sulk.

There is NOW a break down of all modicum of respect for our lives and safety even at official public buildings rigged with national security.

If when hoodlums could attack or even try to abduct a citizen with the aid of security agents, you need not be told there is nothing left.

However, I assure you there is plenty of collective strength we can always draw from if we’re determined and United to defeat these monsters. They’re clearly running out of time!#RevolutionNow

Osazuwa Akonedo

Osazuwa Akonedo is a Nigerian media professional, author, and consultant. His work spans various sectors of communication and literature: Journalism and Media: He is the founder of OsazuwaAkonedo, which focuses on news analysis and commentary. He also provides consultancy services in media and banking. Literature: He is a published playwright and author of Nigerian literature. One of his notable works is the drama titled The End Shall Tell: What Exam Malpractice Can Cause, which addresses educational and social issues in Nigeria. Reporting: He frequently reports on regional news, particularly concerning Edo State and broader Nigerian current affairs. Credit: Google Gemini AI Mode Osazuwa Akonedo is a Nigerian media creator, journalist, and entrepreneur who engages audiences via news reporting, social media content, music, and a mobile application. Professional Background and Company Osazuwa Akonedo is associated with OSAZUWAAKONEDO LIMITED, a company registered in Nigeria that operates in media consultancy and news services  The company is headquartered in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, and has been active in publishing news in various formats including text, audio, video, and photos  Social Media and Online Platforms Osazuwa Akonedo maintains a strong online presence on several platforms: TikTok: Shares news updates and reports, for example, covering police operations in Nigeria  YouTube: Operates a channel where he uploads videos on current affairs and news content  Twitter/X: Active under the handle @akonedo_osazuwa, posting updates on events and news  Facebook: Profiles listing his connection to news and media activities can be found on Facebook  Mobile App: Offers a dedicated mobile application for news access through Google Play (Osazuwa Akonedo News App) providing text, video, and photo news formats  News Reporting and Content He produces news content covering national and local stories, including criminal activities, government updates, and investigative reports   His reporting spans multiple formats, making it accessible to a wide audience through online platforms, mobile apps, and social media  Other Contributions In addition to journalism, Osazuwa Akonedo has also ventured into audio releases, such as “Former Justice Minister Abubakar Malami Begs Nigerians For Justice” released on January 25, 2026   He also hosts podcasts documenting significant events, e.g, NDLEA arrests related to historical criminal cases  Summary Osazuwa Akonedo is a multifaceted media professional engaged in journalism, social media content creation, music, and technology via his news app. He utilizes platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Twitter/X, Facebook, and mobile applications to disseminate news and reach audiences both locally and internationally Credit: Azure AI

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