Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been arrested by security operatives shortly after meeting with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday morning.

According to his friend and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, Sowore was picked up moments after the court session.

In footage obtained by POLITICS NIGERIA, the activist was seen being escorted by armed police officers into a waiting black van within the court premises.

POLITICS NIGERIA learnt that  the reason for his arrest remains unclear.

More details to follow…