Abuja-based Lawyer and Activist, Barr. Maurice Oru Ebam, who was arrested for staging a hunger protest has been released.
According to a source, Barr. Ebam was released on Monday evening after spending time in the Nigeria Police custody.
A source close to him disclosed the release to our newsroom, saying, “He has been released,” adding, “Congratulations to Barr. Maurice Oru Ebam, the voice of a new generation for fighting for our future.”
Recall that Ebam Esq. was arrested by three police earlier on Monday against hunger that is currently biting the nation.
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It was reported that Ebam was detained at the Wuse Police Station.
Video footages obtained by Converseer show that Ebam and a group of supporters were peacefully protesting in the streets of Abuja changing “Hunger dey.”
Watch the video below
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