{
  "id": 17260489,
  "title": "‘We rescued, took him to hospital’, Police debunk reports on Sowore’s kidnap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/we-rescued-took-him-to-hospital-police-debunk-reports-on-sowores",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:28:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/we-rescued-took-him-to-hospital-police-debunk-reports-on-sowores-kidnap/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed reports on social media claiming that Omoyele Sowore, the AAC Presidential Candidate, was kidnapped in Ado-Ekiti. According to Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, Sowore was involved in an altercation at a restaurant in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti. Upon receiving the report, police quickly responded to the scene and rescued Sowore, who sustained a minor injury and is currently receiving medical care at the Police Hospital in Ado-Ekiti. Ekiti State's Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has ordered a discreet investigation to clarify the details surrounding the incident, identify all involved parties, and ensure those responsible are held accountable. The police urge the public to maintain composure and refrain from spreading unverified claims that could cause unnecessary fear and unrest. Sowore is in Ekiti State for the upcoming 2026 Ikogosi 17.5 kilometers marathon race, scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, between Ekiti South West and Ekiti West.",
  "summary": "Ekiti State Police Command has debunked the alleged message circulating on social media alleging that Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) Presidential Candidate in next year’s election, was kidnapped in Ado-Ekiti, with his whereabouts unknown. Police Public Relations Officer in the State, SP Sunday Abutu, noted that preliminary information indicates that he had […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "AAC raises the alarm over alleged attack on Sowore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/aac-raises-the-alarm-over-alleged-attack-on-sowore",
        "published": "2026-10-30T14:40:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Police, DSS seized CCTV footage that captured my attackers in Ado-Ekiti - Sowore cries out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/police-dss-seized-cctv-footage-that-captured-my-attackers-in-ado",
        "published": "2026-10-30T16:48:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Sowore, Ekiti police give conflicting accounts of alleged attack on AAC presidential candidate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/sowore-ekiti-police-give-conflicting-accounts-of-alleged-attack-on",
        "published": "2026-10-30T17:02:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}