BREAKING: Sowore injured in conflict with 'people', receiving remedy – Police

The police have debunked stories that activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, was kidnapped by armed males in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

It was reported on Friday that Sowore’s whereabouts is at present unknown following the alleged abduction.

Eyewitnesses acknowledged that the incident occurred on Friday at a well-liked restaurant within the state capital, the place the armed males reportedly stormed the premises and forcibly took Sowore away.

The eyewitnesses recognized the attackers as political thugs allegedly linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

However, the Ekiti State Police Command has debunked the alleged kidnap, describing the narration as unfounded and baseless.

An announcement made accessible to journalists by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, mentioned Sowore had an altercation with some people at a restaurant round Dalimore space, Ado-Ekiti, following which the police have been instantly alerted.

The assertion learn: “The consideration of the Ekiti State Police Command has been drawn to a message circulating on social media alleging that Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate within the forthcoming presidential election, was kidnapped by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti, along with his whereabouts unknown.

“The command needs to categorically make clear that Mr. Sowore was not kidnapped. Rather, preliminary info signifies that he had an altercation with some people at a restaurant round Dalimore space, Ado-Ekiti, following which the police have been instantly alerted.

“Upon receiving the report, police operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene and efficiently rescued him. He, nevertheless, sustained a minor damage and is at present receiving medical consideration on the Police Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.

“The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident to ascertain the complete circumstances surrounding the altercation, establish all people concerned and make sure that anybody discovered culpable is dropped at justice.

“The command requires calm and urges members of the general public to ignore the deceptive narrative of an alleged kidnapping and chorus from circulating unverified info able to creating pointless panic and stress.

“The Ekiti State Police Command stays dedicated to the safety of lives and property, no matter political affiliation, standing or background, and assures the general public of its continued willpower to take care of legislation and order throughout the state.”