Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has alleged that some powerful Nigerians are threatening his life.

He also revealed that some legal experts are colluding with security agencies in the country to abduct him without due process.

Farotimi mentioned in a statement on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, that he received an invitation letter from the Zone 2 Police Command on November 11, which was delivered to his office.

He stated that the letter asked him to report to the police station on November 12 at 10 am, which he complied with in the company of his legal counsel.

Dele Farotimi stated that upon his arrival at the police station, he was presented with a petition written by a lawyer on behalf of Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, UBA, accusing him of defamation.

Narrating what transpired, Farotimi noted that “despite finding the petition baseless, I addressed its content”.

“Subsequently, I met with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP and the Assistant Inspector-General in charge of Zone 2. After discussions, I was released on bail on self-recognisance and asked to return to the station on Thursday, the 21st of November 2024.

“Following this, I informed my friend, Pastor Sam Aiyedogbon of Realm of Glory International Churches, about the incident.

“On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Pastor Sam informed me that one of the pastors in his church, John Ntekume, had been abducted by the police, interrogated, and then returned to the church.

“He was coerced to write a statement along with another pastor, Obiorah Ochokwu.

“The police showed them a petition written by Chief Afe Babalola in Ekiti State, addressed to the Ekiti State Police Command, and demanded that they lure me to the church to facilitate my arrest.

“The pastors informed the police that they had no means of doing so, as I am not a hidden person and do not have a direct relationship with them.

“They explained that I had preached at their church as a guest of their senior pastor and left. From their accounts, it became evident that the officers were from the Ekiti State Police Command.

“I found it perplexing that the police would attempt to lure me through such means, especially since I had already reported to Zone 2 on November 13, 2024, and was scheduled to return on November 21, 2024.”