Several protesters were also seen crying as they lamented the unprecedented torture they had endured at the hands of marauding bandits.
The judge adjourned the matter until January 19, 2026, for commencement of trial.
Mr Sowore, who was arraigned before Justice Mohammed Umar, pleaded not guilty.
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday, adjourned the trial of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged cybercrime until February 4, 2026.
The police boss said Mr Sowore had been evading arrest.
Mr Kehinde, however, expressed surprise that neither Mr Sowore nor his lawyer was in court.
Mr Jimoh said the command was closing in on Mr Sowore and others accused of coordinating activities intended to disrupt public peace.
Mr Sowore was arrested a few days after he led protests demanding the release of Mr Kanu.
“We want to warn Sowore and his group to stay away from Lagos or face the full weight of the law,” said the police commissioner.
Mr Abubakar decried the arrest as symbolic of the Tinubu-led administration’s contempt for the rule of law.
