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Sowore injured in Ekiti altercation, hospitalised — Police

Sowore injured in Ekiti altercation, hospitalised — Police
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The Ekiti State Police Command on Friday comfirmed that the presidential candiate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, sustained injury during and altercation with some individuals at a restaurant the state. Abutu added,, “The attention of the Ekiti State Police Command has been drawn to a message circulating on social media alleging that Mr Omoyele Sowore was kidnapped by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti, with his whereabouts unknown.
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  • ✦But the state Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, said that the AAC presidential candidate was not kidnapped, but at present at Police Hospital, Ado Ekiti where he was receiving treatment.
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Friday:The Ekiti State Police Command on Friday comfirmed that the presidential candiate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, sustained injury during and altercation with some individuals at a restaurant the state.Sunday:But the state Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, said that the AAC presidential candidate was not kidnapped, but at present at Police Hospital, Ado Ekiti where he was receiving treatment.Friday:We have a country to liberate.” But the police spokesperson, Abutu said law enforcement agents on Friday received alert that Sowore was having issues with some individuals at a restaurant in Ado Ekiti and moved in to rescue him.
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  • ✦The Ekiti State Police Command on Friday comfirmed that the presidential candiate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, sustained injury during and altercation with some individuals at a restaurant the state.
  • ✦Abutu added,, “The attention of the Ekiti State Police Command has been drawn to a message circulating on social media alleging that Mr Omoyele 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 at present at Police Hospital, Ado Ekiti where he was receiving treatment.
Key Facts:Friday: The Ekiti State Police Command on Friday comfirmed that the presidential candiate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, sustained injury during and altercation with some individuals at a restaurant the state.Sunday: But the state Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, said that the AAC presidential candidate was not kidnapped, but at present at Police Hospital, Ado Ekiti where he was receiving treatment.Friday: We have a country to liberate.” But the police spokesperson, Abutu said law enforcement agents on Friday received alert that Sowore was having issues with some individuals at a restaurant in Ado Ekiti and moved in to rescue him.Friday: Abutu said in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Friday that upon rescue, the AAC presidential candidate was taken to Police Hospital, where he was at present receiving treatment for a minor injury he sustained.
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The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed that AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was injured in an altercation and is receiving treatment.

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What is the latest development regarding Omoyele Sowore?

The Ekiti State Police Command on Friday comfirmed that the presidential candiate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, sustained injury during and altercation with some individuals at a restaurant the state.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

Abutu added,, “The attention of the Ekiti State Police Command has been drawn to a message circulating on social media alleging that Mr Omoyele Sowore was kidnapped by armed thugs in Ado-Ekiti, with his whereabouts unknown.

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The Ekiti State Police Command on Friday comfirmed that the presidential candiate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, sustained injury during and altercation with some individuals at a restaurant the state.

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