Nigeria, May 7 -- The Kogi State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that activist Farouq Ozigi Onimisi, whose arrest recently sparked criticism from rights groups and opposition figures, has been released after meeting the conditions of a bail granted him by a court.

The command also disclosed that it was investigating violent incidents in Edede and parts of Ibaji Local Government Area.

The police spokesperson in the state, Afusat Saliu, disclosed this in a security update issued in Lokoja.

Ms Saliu said Mr Onimisi was arrested in Abuja on 25 April by the State Criminal Investigation Department following what she described as "credible intelligence and verified complaints relating to alleged offences."

According to the statement, he ...