‘We rescued, took him to hospital’, Police debunk reports on Sowore’s kidnap

Ekiti State Police Command has actually exposed the supposed message distributing on social networks declaring that Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) Presidential Candidate in next year’s election, was abducted in Ado-Ekiti, with his location unknown.

Authorities Public Relations Officer in the State, SP Sunday Abutu, kept in mind that initial details suggests that he had a run-in with some people at a dining establishment around Dalimore location in Ado-Ekiti, following which the Police were instantly notified.

Abutu mentioned that upon getting the report, authorities operatives mobilised to the scene and effectively saved him.

“He, nevertheless, sustained a small injury and is presently getting medical attention at the Police Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.”

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He stated the Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, had actually bought a discreet examination into the event to develop the complete scenarios surrounding the run-in, determine all people included and guarantee that anybody discovered culpable is hauled into court.

The Command required calm and prompted members of the general public to ignore the deceptive story of a supposed kidnapping and avoid flowing unproven info efficient in producing unneeded panic and stress.

Sowore, is presently in Ekiti State for the 2026 Ikogosi 17.5 kilometers marathon race anticipated to occur on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in between Ekiti South West (Ilawe-Ekiti) and Ekiti West (Ikogosi).

Sowore likewise took part in the 2025 edition of the race.