Human rights activist and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, has been released from police custody after two days of alleged torture.

Sowore had been detained at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory since Wednesday when he honoured an invitation from the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit.

In a post on his official Facebook page, the activist announced his release describing his detention as “illegal and unjust.”

He wrote; “The Nigeria Police Force has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movement. I have been released from unjust, illegal and unwarranted detention.

“However, it is nothing to celebrate, but thank you for not giving up!.

Before his release, his supporters had staged protests in about five different states on Friday.