Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has regained his freedom after two weeks in police detention.
Naijaonpoint recalls that Harrison was held in detention following allegations of removing ₦5.4 million from the ₦20 million the family of a couple abducted in Edo state gave to him to pay as ransom to the abductors of the couple.
Announcing his release via Instagram on Tuesday, Harrison clarified that he was neither arrested nor invited by the Nigerian police but voluntarily presented himself for investigation.
He wrote, “Dear Family, I am pleased to inform you all that I have been released from custody. Words cannot express how grateful I am for your support, especially considering that many of you had not yet heard my own side of what truly happened.
“For clarity, I was neither invited nor arrested by the Police. As a law-abiding citizen, I voluntarily presented myself for investigation regarding the incident. At the moment, I have not been charged, as the matter is still under review by the Directorate of Public Prosecution.
“I sincerely appreciate every one of you. I will take time to personally thank you all for standing by me.
“Despite my many years of advocating against police brutality, one might have assumed the Police would be hostile towards me. Instead, I am grateful to the Edo State Commissioner of Police for his wisdom and professionalism. I must also commend the hardworking investigation team led by CSP Osagie for their care and fatherly guidance during my time in detention.
“Thank you all once again for being part of my journey.”