Ekiti Police Confirm Sowore’s Discharge After Restaurant Incident, Launch Investigation

The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the discharge of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and other victims of Friday’s restaurant incident in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti.

The Police said its operatives responded promptly to the incident, rescued those affected and ensured they received medical attention at the Police Cottage Hospital.

According to the Command, Sowore was discharged at about 4:30 p.m. and subsequently returned to Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort.

The Police further disclosed that Sowore declined repeated requests to make a formal statement regarding the incident, which is expected to provide additional information to aid the ongoing investigation.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the incident to identify those involved and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, the Command also noted that Sowore did not formally notify the Police of his arrival in Ekiti State, a development it said could have enabled the provision of adequate security arrangements.

The Command, however, reassured residents and visitors of its commitment to maintaining law and order and protecting lives and property across the state.

It also urged members of the public to disregard unverified reports surrounding the incident and rely on official information from the Police.