The Ekiti State Police Command has clarified that the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, was not kidnapped in Ado-Ekiti, however was rescued by police operatives after an altercation with some people at a restaurant.
The Command mentioned Sowore sustained minor accidents in the course of the incident and was receiving medical consideration on the Police Hospital in Ado-Ekiti.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, disclosed this in an announcement whereas addressing stories circulating on social media that armed thugs had kidnapped the politician and whisked him away to an unknown vacation spot.
According to the police, preliminary info indicated that Sowore had an altercation with some people at a restaurant across the Dallimore space of Ado-Ekiti, following which the police had been alerted.
“Upon receiving the report, police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene and successfully rescued him. He, however, sustained a minor injury and is currently receiving medical attention at the Police Hospital, Ado-Ekiti,” the assertion mentioned.
The Command disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, had ordered a discreet investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the altercation, establish these concerned and be sure that anybody discovered culpable was dropped at justice.
It urged members of the general public to stay calm and chorus from circulating unverified info able to creating pointless panic and pressure.
The Command additionally reaffirmed its dedication to defending lives and property throughout the state, no matter political affiliation, standing or background.
However, one other report alleged that suspected political thugs had stormed Tawakalitu Restaurant within the Dallimore space of Ado-Ekiti, the place Sowore was, and whisked him away to an unknown vacation spot.
Sowore was reportedly in Ekiti State to take part within the annual Ikogosi 17.5-kilometre marathon scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026. He additionally participated within the race final 12 months.
The marathon is scheduled to start in Ilawe-Ekiti and finish at Ikogosi-Ekiti, in Ekiti West Local Government Area of the state.
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