Nigerians have attacked President Muhammadu Buhari over the early Saturday arrest of a former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore.
Security operatives suspected to be from the Department of State Security (DSS) arrested Sowore at his apartment around 1:25 am.
Sowore, who is also the publisher of SaharaReporters, had his phone seized when he attempted to raise alarm over the invasion of his residence.
The arrest is believed to be connected to the #RevolutionNow protests which is set to commence nationwide on August 5.
Nigerians have condemned President Buhari, saying the arrest signals a reminder of the military era in the country.
