Sowore releases video of alleged attackers, alleges erased CCTV footage in Ekiti
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Verified Synthesis~50s readThe Ekiti State Police Command had disputed his account, describing the incident as an “altercation” with some individuals at a restaurant. This is an indication of a coordinated cover-up by the police hierarchy in Ekiti State,” he said.
Context & Background
- ✦In an earlier statement, the police command said officers rescued Mr Sowore after receiving information about the incident and that he sustained minor injuries.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Friday:Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has released a video purportedly showing individuals he identified as participants in the attack on his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, last Friday.30 October:Mr Sowore also alleged that CCTV recordings from Tawakalitu Restaurant, where the incident occurred on 30 October, had been erased after police officers and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) also known as the Department of State Services (DSS), allegedly took possession of the surveillance equipment.Sunday:PREMIUM TIMES contacted the Ekiti State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Sunday Abutu, by phone to seek his response to the allegations.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- The Ekiti State Police Command had disputed his account, describing the incident as an “altercation” with some individuals at a restaurant.
- This is an indication of a coordinated cover-up by the police hierarchy in Ekiti State,” he said.
- In an earlier statement, the police command said officers rescued Mr Sowore after receiving information about the incident and that he sustained minor injuries.
Key Facts:Friday: Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has released a video purportedly showing individuals he identified as participants in the attack on his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, last Friday.30 October: Mr Sowore also alleged that CCTV recordings from Tawakalitu Restaurant, where the incident occurred on 30 October, had been erased after police officers and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) also known as the Department of State Services (DSS), allegedly took possession of the surveillance equipment.Sunday: PREMIUM TIMES contacted the Ekiti State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Sunday Abutu, by phone to seek his response to the allegations.
Editorial Excerpt
The new claims add a new twist to the accounts from Mr Sowore's camp AAC and Ekiti State Police Command regarding Friday's incident.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Department of State Services?
The Ekiti State Police Command had disputed his account, describing the incident as an “altercation” with some individuals at a restaurant.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
This is an indication of a coordinated cover-up by the police hierarchy in Ekiti State,” he said.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has released a video purportedly showing individuals he identified as participants in the attack on his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, last Friday.
