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A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the charges filed against former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by the former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

As reported by Tribune, Sowore had filed an application through his lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, requesting that the case be dismissed for lack of diligent prosecution. The court agreed, noting that the police had failed to actively pursue the matter.

During proceedings on Tuesday, the prosecution sought a short adjournment to allow the lead counsel to personally handle the case. The defence opposed the request, insisting that the charges be struck out due to inaction.

In his ruling, Justice Musa Liman observed that the police had not moved the prosecution forward since Sowore’s arraignment in January 2025. Punch