Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Yele Sowore has been detained by the Nigerian Police under controversial circumstances. Sowore appeared at the police headquarters with a travel bag, prepared for arrest, and has since faced allegations of harassment and assault by police officers, including having his hand broken during interrogation. The detention is reportedly based on petitions originating from the office of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and an alleged mistress, raising accusations of abuse of power and personal vendetta. Sowore's legal team and various civil society groups, including Amnesty International, the TIB Movement, and the African Action Congress (AAC), have condemned the detention and called for his immediate release, describing the police actions as politically motivated and unlawful. Human rights organizations have also criticized the police for suppressing dissent and conducting sham trials. The situation has sparked nationwide protests and demands for the dismissal of IGP Egbetokun. Additionally, there are reports of a dubious court order used to justify Sowore's detention, which critics have labeled as 'order shopping' and 'kidnapping.' The controversy has drawn condemnation from multiple activist groups, lawyers, and political figures, who accuse the police force of acting as accuser, investigator, and detainer, undermining Nigeria's democratic principles. Meanwhile, allegations have surfaced that IGP Egbetokun has approved promotions within the police force to quell outrage over perceived ethnic bias and favoritism linked to the controversy.