Omoyele Sowore Raises Alarm Over Missing Bag After Detention at Lagos Airport
Omoyele Sowore, detained at Lagos airport, claims his bag is missing after his release. The activist suggests possible foul play.
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Nigerian activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has raised concerns over a missing bag after his release from immigration detention.
Sowore was detained by authorities at Lagos’ international airport upon his return from the U.S. on Sunday.
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Speaking in a viral interview with Arise TV, Sowore shared his frustration, stating that one of his bags remains missing. “After they gave me back my seized passport, I went to get my bag. One of my big bags is still missing,” he said.
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Sowore hinted at possible foul play, jokingly suggesting that Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) might be involved. “I hope it’s not the DSS that took it,” he remarked, adding that airline trackers confirmed the bag arrived in Lagos.
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His detention at the airport has sparked reactions online, with many calling for accountability from Nigerian authorities. Sowore remains determined to recover his belongings as the incident continues to draw public attention.
What Transpired Between Me and the @NigImmigration today during a brief encounter that led to the ‘seizure’ of my Intl Passport and detention at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos. #FearlessInOctober pic.twitter.com/JUe7gVplOF
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) September 15, 2024
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