Emeka Offor is the man behind Nnamdi Chude re-arrest this afternoon by Interpol as he files defamation suit in Abuja

Emeka Offor is the man behind Nnamdi Chude re-arrest this afternoon by Interpol as he files defamation suit in Abuja. 

Emeka Offor is the man behind chude’s rearrest this afternoon.

Nnamdi Chude, known across the microblogging website Twitter for his staunch pro-Labour advocacy, was taken into custody after honouring a police invitation in an alleged defamation claim brought by controversial businessman Emeka Offor. 

Mr Chude, The Gazette learnt from sources familiar with the development, was detained around 12:00 p.m. after reporting at the police headquarters in Abuja. He was told that Mr Offor had decided to sue for defamation and he would be kept in custody for trial. 

Hours after he was set free on Friday, Chude, in a series of tweets, thanked those who demanded his release from police custody.

The social media influencer said he was accused of “calling out” the police and planning to stage a protest to overthrow the government.

“For the records, my experience, from arrest to detention, was unpalatable, unpleasant and unjust. I was hounded into the boot of a waiting car with cuffs. I was accused by the security agents in Anambra of planning to stage a protest and overthrow the government,” he wrote.

“I was accused of calling out the police. Apparently, they didn’t understand that I was just adding my voice like every other young person out there who are desirous of a better society.

“On getting to Awkuzu Sars from my point of arrest, I was manhandled, ruffled and treated like a common criminal. Shout out to the OC Awkuzu Sars who cautioned them to stop the act. He’s a fine officer.

“The cybercrime unit of Interpol were just too good. They represent the finest versions of the Nigerian police. I hope other units of the Nigerian police can emulate them. They also parade the smartest and most brilliant sets of the Nigerian police.