{
  "id": 17268529,
  "title": "Arrest, prosecute those behind Sowore's attack, abduction - Lawyer tells IGP Disu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/arrest-prosecute-those-behind-sowores-attack-abduction-lawyer-tells",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T17:26:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/30/arrest-prosecute-those-behind-sowores-attack-abduction-lawyer-tells-igp-disu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Human rights lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the attack and abduction of AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. In a statement, Idam condemned the incident, stating that it is both shameful and unacceptable. He emphasized that Sowore should not face such humiliation or treatment, regardless of differing views. Idam argued that a civil society should uphold respect for opposing voices and refrain from intimidation, harassment, or violence. He warned that allowing such conduct would lead to anarchy and an erosion of the rule of law. Idam urged the Inspector-General of Police to take immediate action to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those involved in the attack, ensuring that all individuals are held accountable before the law.",
  "summary": "Human rights lawyer Maduabuchi Idam on Friday called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, to arrest and prosecute those behind the attack and abduction of the African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. Idam said the attack and abduction of Sowore was shameful and unacceptable. In a statement he signed, the […] Arrest, prosecute those behind Sowore's…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}