Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been abducted by armed men in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.
The incident reportedly happened on Friday at Tawakalitu Restaurants and Catering Services, where eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the premises and forcefully took him away.
The eyewitnesses alleged that the attackers were political thugs linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Footage from the scene showed several damaged tables and chairs, while parts of the restaurant were also vandalised. A vehicle parked outside the establishment was damaged, while another reportedly had a flat tyre.
The reported abduction was announced through posts on Sowore’s verified Facebook and X accounts, stating that his whereabouts were unknown.
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Sowore is a prominent journalist, human rights activist and politician known for criticising successive Nigerian governments.
His visit to Ekiti State was reportedly connected to activities surrounding his presidential campaign.
On Thursday, October 29, his defence lawyer told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he was in Ekiti for campaign-related activities.
Following the development, the court adjourned his ongoing cyberbullying trial until November 3, 2026.
As of the time of filing this report, his whereabouts remained unknown.
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