Armed men have reportedly abducted African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, with his whereabouts currently unknown.
According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers stormed Tawakalitu Restaurants and Catering Services on Friday, October 30, and forcibly took Sowore away. The incident reportedly left the restaurant vandalised, with tables, chairs and vehicles damaged.
The reported abduction was also announced through posts on Sowore’s verified Facebook and X accounts, which stated that his current location was unknown. As of the time of the report, there was no official confirmation from the police.