The movement described the incident at the court premises as "a brazen display of state rascality," arguing that the conduct of the DSS raises concerns about the priorities of Nigeria's security agencies.
The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement has warned the Department of State Services (DSS) against what it described as any further attempt to unlawfully detain or seize human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore.
In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Juwon Sanyaolu, on Tuesday , June 23, 2026, the movement threatened to mobilise nationwide demonstrations, including the occupation of DSS headquarters in Abuja and Lagos, should there be any repeat of what it called an unlawful effort to take Sowore into custody.
Titled "Further Attempt By DSS To Illegally Seize Sowore Will Be Met With The Occupation Of DSS Headquarters In Abuja And Lagos," the statement was issued following events that reportedly occurred at the Federal High Court on Monday.
The group said, "The Take It Back Movement issues this unequivocal warning to the Department of State Services (DSS): should there be any repeat of the disgraceful and unlawful attempt to secretly seize and whisk away Omoyele Sowore under the cover of state authority, we will mobilise mass demonstrations, including the occupation of DSS headquarters in Abuja and Lagos, until those responsible are held accountable."
