UK applauds Buhari for releasing Dasuki, Sowore

The United Kingdom has applauded the Buhari government and Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami for Tuesday’s release of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore.

Gill Atkinson, deputy UK High Commissioner in Nigeria, tweeted:

“Welcome reports that @YeleSowore and Sambo Dasuki released”, the UK in Nigeria Twitter handle tweeted.

“Hope they get to spend Christmas with loved ones.

“@UKinNigeria commends @MalamiSan and Nigerian government for ensuring rule of law upheld – fundamental for democracy to thrive”.

Welcome reports that @YeleSowore and Sambo Dasuki released. Hope they get to spend Christmas with loved ones. @UKinNigeria commends @MalamiSan and Nigerian government for ensuring rule of law upheld – fundamental for democracy to thrive.

— Gill Atkinson (@GillAtkinson11) December 24, 2019