The Ekiti State Police Command on Friday confirmed that the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, sustained injuries during an altercation with some individuals at a restaurant in the state.
The command said the candidate is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in the state.
A message earlier posted on X indicated that Sowore was kidnapped by armed thugs in Ado Ekiti, with his whereabouts unknown.
But the state Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, said that the AAC presidential candidate was not kidnapped but is currently at Police Hospital, Ado Ekiti, where he is receiving treatment.
The message on Sowore’s X handle stated, “Armed thugs kidnapped Sowore. His current location is unknown.
