Obi, Falana Condemn Arrest Of Activist, Farotimi

THE Police Command in Ekiti State has confirmed the arrest of a human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi o.

The police spokesperson in Ekiti, Sunday Abutu told TheCable that operatives arrested Farotimi over a petition about alleged defamation and cyberbullying.

Abutu said the command obtained a warrant of arrest against Farotimi regarding the case, adding that the activist is currently being transported from Lagos to Ekiti State.

But the police spokesperson declined to name the complainant, who wrote the petition against Farotimi.

Abutu said: “He was arrested some hours ago based on a petition that was written to the commissioner of police (in Ekiti). “The allegation is about defamation of character and cyberbullying. “The command did not act out of place. We even got a court order; that is a warrant of arrest.”

Falana reacts

Reacting to Farotimi’s arrest, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, called for the unconditional release of the activist.

Falana, in a statement said: “I just confirmed that Mr Dele Farotimi was arrested in Lagos today (yesterday) for alleged criminal libel.