Ned Nwoko: Police arrest surety over failure to produce Sowore for investigation
The Police in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday confirmed the arrest of Abubakar Marshall, who stood as surety for Omoyele Sowore, following his arrest over a defamation case.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest to journalists in Abuja.
Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Mr Sowore was arrested on February 24, following a petition of criminal defamation filed against him by Ned Nwoko.
A former House of Representatives member, Mr Nwoko had filed the charges through his lawyers, Trifold Law & Partners, against Sahara Reporters Foundation.
Ms Adeh said Mr Marshall stood as surety for Mr Sowore after he was granted an administrative bail with a promise to produce him on February 25.
She said the surety was arrested and charged to court following his failure to produce Mr Sowore for investigation on the agreed date as promised.
Ms Adeh said Mr Marshall’s arrest was in line with standard best practices.
(NAN)
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