The Ekiti state police command has confirmed the arrest of human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) DSP Abutu Sunday said the lawyer was arrested in Lagos by operatives of the command on Tuesday.
He added that the suspect is undergoing interrogations at the command’s headquarters in Ado-Ekiti for allegations of defamation of character and cyberbullying.
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The PPRO said, “The Ekiti State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public that one Mr Dele Farotimi is currently undergoing investigation following a petition written against him to the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command for an allegation of defamation of character and cyberbullying.
“He was arrested today in Lagos with a warrant after all means deployed by the Command to bring him for interrogation proved abortive.
“He is currently in custody and will be arraigned as soon as investigation is concluded.”
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