In a three-count charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/374/2025 and filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Sowore is accused of publishing false information about the Nigeria Police Force on his media platform and of forging a police wireless signal.

The charges read in part:

“That you, Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters, on or about the 30th day of July 2025, conspired to commit a felony to wit: forgery, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 1(2)(C) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, Cap M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.”

“That you, Omoyele Sowore and Sahara Reporters, on or about the 30th day of July 2025, forged a police wireless message purportedly signed by the Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector General of Police, and thereby committed an offence punishable under Section 1(2)(C) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act.”

“That you, Omoyele Sowore, on or about the 31st day of July 2025, intentionally posted a fake police signal and other inciting materials on your Facebook page with the intention to incite members of the Nigeria Police Force and the general public to mutiny against the Federal Government, thereby committing an offence punishable under Section 114 of the Penal Code Law.”

Sowore was scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday. However, the proceedings were delayed due to the prosecution’s inability to serve court documents, listed as the second defendant in the case.

Justice Emeka Nwite granted the request and adjourned the matter to September 15, 2025, for arraignment of the defendants.

Source: The Nation