Dele Farotimi has been released from detention in Ekiti after spending 21 days in a cell, following a complaint from Afe Babalola, SAN, who accused the human rights lawyer of defamation in his recently published book Nigeria And Its Criminal Justice System, a global bestseller on Amazon.
Farotimi was released on Tuesday after meeting the bail conditions set by an Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court on December 20, according to fellow activist Omoyele Sowore.
“I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held at the prison yards in Ekiti State and is now returning home to Lagos,” Sowore shared the news on his X handle today.
“The struggle continues! Happy holidays to you all!”
More to come…
