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Heavily armed police operatives have taken control of the Lagos Magodo Estate housing the law firm of Afe Babalola following widespread calls for the release of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi.
SaharaReporters reports that the police operatives are stationed at the Afe Babalola's law firm in Lagos, in response to the #FreeDeleFarotimiNow protest. The protests have garnered significant attention, especially with support from prominent activists like Omoyele Sowore, who has used his platform to amplify the message of justice for Farotimi.
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