{
  "id": 17320145,
  "title": "Ekiti Police Debunk Sowore’s Alleged Kidnap, Launch Probe into Altercation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/ekiti-police-debunk-sowores-alleged-kidnap-launch-probe-into",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T01:42:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/31/ekiti-police-debunk-sowores-alleged-kidnap-launch-probe-into-altercation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ekiti State Police Command has refuted claims that African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore was kidnapped in Ado-Ekiti, labeling the allegation as false and misleading. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, the incident was not a kidnapping, but rather an altercation between Sowore and a group of individuals at a restaurant in Dalimore, Ado-Ekiti. Police authorities responded swiftly to a distress call and rescued the politician. Sowore sustained a minor injury during the incident and is currently receiving medical treatment at the Police Hospital in Ado-Ekiti. The Command has launched a discreet investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the altercation, identify all involved parties, and ensure that any culpable individuals are prosecuted according to the law. The Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has directed this investigation. The Police Command advises the public to ignore the misleading narrative of an alleged kidnapping and encourages the dissemination of verified information only, to prevent unnecessary panic and tension. They reaffirm their dedication to protecting lives and property in Ekiti State, asserting that they will uphold law and order irrespective of political affiliation, status, or background.",
  "summary": "Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was kidnapped by armed",
  "key_points": [
    "Ekiti Police deny Sowore's alleged kidnapping, calling it false and misleading.",
    "Policeman rescued Sowore from altercation at Dalimore restaurant.",
    "Investigation launched to identify culprits and ensure proper prosecution."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The police investigation into the restaurant altercation seeks to clarify the nature of the incident and prevent the spread of misinformation that could incite public panic or tension.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}