#RevolutionNow: DSS Hand-picks Bakare, Three Others (PHOTOS)

A drama unfolds in Osun State, one year after the Convener of RevolutionNow in the state, Olawale Bakare was rearrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Osogbo, Brandnewsday confirmed.

Recall that on August 4, 2019, a human rights activist, pro-democracy campaigner, and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore call for a protest in Lagos, Abuja, Osun and other parts of the country which led to his arrest and detention.

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In a similar vein, Bakare who was also paraded in Osogbo and arraigned alongside Sowore over the #RevolutionNow protest has been rearrested by the DSS.

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Bakare, on Wednesday with members of the RevolutionNow staged a protest at the popular Olaiya junction in Osogbo to expressed dissatisfaction in the government of the day; bad governance, lack of infrastructure, extra-judicial activities, among others.

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Meanwhile, the protesters had addressed the police officers at the scene on their mission.

A yet-to-be-identified member of the RevolutionNow while addressing security agents and onlookers was abruptly dispelled at the arrival of the DSS.

However, Bakare and two others were arrested, while others had a dialogue with their heels.

In a similar development, over 40 protesters have allegedly been arrested by the operative of the DSS over the protest of #RevolutionNow in Abuja.

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