Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticised the police for arresting some bloggers.

The arrest was connected to reports about the divorce of business mogul Tony Elumelu. Sowore described the action as an attack on freedom of the press and expression.

According to Sowore, the police should not be used to intimidate journalists or bloggers for doing their job. He argued that personal matters involving public figures like Elumelu naturally attract public interest. He warned that such arrests could create fear among media practitioners and limit free speech in the country.

The development has sparked debate online. While some people support the police action to protect privacy, others agree with Sowore that it amounts to harassment.

The case has raised fresh questions about the balance between press freedom and individual privacy in Nigeria.

Many observers see this as another test for media freedom under the current administration. Sowore called on the authorities to release the arrested bloggers immediately and focus on more important national issues instead of pursuing journalists.

As the matter continues to generate reactions, Nigerians are watching to see how the police and government will respond. The incident has once again brought attention to the challenges faced by those who report news and the need to protect democratic rights in the country.