Nigerian activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore caused a stir early today in court after appearing alongside a herbalist, popularly known as "Juju" man.

Sowore is facing trial at the Magistrate court Wuse, zone 2, Abuja over his #RevolutionNow cross-over protest held on January 1, 2021.

The herbalist who posed as his bodyguard dressed in red and black cloth of a typical African herbalist drew the attention of passersby and people in and around the court area.

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