Police Deny Sowore Was Kidnapped, Say He Was Rescued After Ado-Ekiti Altercation

The Ekiti State Police Command has denied claims that Omoyele Sowore was kidnapped by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti. Police said Sowore was involved in an altercation with some individuals at a restaurant on Friday. Officers were alerted and responded to rescue him from the scene. According to the command, Sowore sustained minor injuries and is receiving treatment at the Police Hospital in Ado-Ekiti. Police have ordered an investigation to establish what happened and identify anyone involved. The denial follows allegations posted on Sowore’s social media account that he and his team were attacked by government-sponsored thugs, with claims that DSS operatives shared their location.

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