Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Nigerian police on Thursday arrested human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore just outside the Federal High Court in Abuja.

A team of police officers arrested Mr Sowore at the Federal High Court in Abuja where detained leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu also appeared for his terrorism trial on Thursday.

In a live video streamed by Mr Sowore, the activist was seen questioning the officers about the reason for his arrest.

"Do you want to bundle me? No invitation letter," he asked, before voluntarily entering the police vehicle as his lawyers followed behind.

The arrest follows close on the heels of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest led by Mr Sowore in Abuja on Mo...