Alleged Defamation: Dele Farotimi Finally Leaves Ekiti Prison

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has finally been released from Ado-Ekiti custodial centre where he had been incarcerated for weeks over alleged defamation.

Farotimi was arrested following a petition by lawyer Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), alleging defamation.

Society watch reports that videos of the human rights lawyer addressing his supporters are seen on X, formerly Twitter.

READ ALSO: Train Collides With Rice-Laden Car In Lagos

Farotimi had remained in detention despite being granted bail by both the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State on cybercrime charges brought by the Nigeria Police and a Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti on criminal defamation charges.

Farotimi is facing trial in two courts on charges bordering on the alleged defamation of Afe Babalola.