The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) demands immediate and unconditional release of Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto and others

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Lagos State Branch demands immediate and unconditional release of Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Other protesters who were out there exercising their fundamental rights of association and expression to registered complaint and solidarise with all communities facing forceful eviction and displacement in Lagos State led by the state machineries who are using official and State power to grab land in Lagos metropolis.

Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto, a leading member of the Democratic Socialist Movement (DSM) and spokesperson of #EndBadGovernance Movement in Lagos and other protesters were arrested today Wednesday January 28, 2026 at the Lagos State House of Assembly after the police teargased and forcefully dispersed them from the peaceful protest.

The protest was against the unjust demolition of houses and forceful eviction of residents and poor masses in the communities of Makoko, Oworonshoki, Owode Onirin in Lagos.

The CDHR hereby calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Comrade Soweto and other protesters.

Sanwolu should let the poor masses breathe !

E-Signed

Comrade Adewale Ojo
Chairman, CDHR Lagos State