Ekiti Police Confirm Sowore’s Discharge, Investigation into Restaurant Incident Continues
By: Zagazola Makama
The Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the discharge of Omoyele Sowore, African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, and other victims of Friday's restaurant incident in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti.
The Command said police operatives promptly responded to the incident, rescued those affected and ensured they received medical attention at the Police Cottage Hospital.
Sowore was reportedly discharged at about 4:30 p.m. and subsequently returned to Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, the Command disclosed that Sowore declined repeated requests by investigators to make a formal statement concerning the incident.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, had ordered a comprehensive investigation to identify those involved and ensure that the perpetrators were brought to justice.
The Command also noted that Sowore did not formally notify the Police of his arrival in Ekiti State, saying such notification could have enabled the provision of adequate security arrangements during his visit.
The Police, however, assured residents and visitors of their commitment to public safety and urged members of the public to disregard unverified reports concerning the incident.
The Command said investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those responsible.
