Sowore Leads Protest to Police Headquarters, Demands Probe Into Alleged Assassination Attempt in Ekiti

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore on Tuesday led protesters to the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, demanding a transparent investigation into an alleged assassination attempt against him and members of his team in Ekiti State.

The protest followed an incident in Ado-Ekiti last Friday, during which Sowore alleged that suspected thugs attacked him and his team in what he described as an attempt to take their lives.

The protesters called on the police to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible, insisting that political violence and attacks on citizens must not be tolerated.

Addressing the demonstration, Sowore urged the Nigeria Police Force to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack and explain why, according to him, the identities of the suspected assailants had not been disclosed.

He accused the police of attempting to conceal the identities of those behind the incident and warned against any effort to suppress the investigation or shield individuals who might be implicated.

The protesters maintained that they would resist any attempt to sweep the matter under the carpet, demanding that the police take immediate and decisive action.

They also called for the suspects to be arrested and publicly presented once the investigation establishes their identities and the evidence supports such action.

The demonstration adds to growing political tensions surrounding allegations made by Sowore about events in Ekiti State.

In a separate allegation, the AAC figure had accused Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji of taking possession of his mobile phones and other electronic devices which, he claimed, had been traced to the Government House in Ado-Ekiti.

The allegations have raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the reported attack, the whereabouts of the devices and the response of the relevant authorities.

However, the claims against the governor and the alleged involvement of suspected assailants have not been independently established in the information available. No detailed response from the governor or the police regarding the latest protest was included in the report.

The police are now under pressure to address the allegations, establish the facts surrounding the reported attack and provide a clear account of any investigative steps taken.

The outcome of the investigation will be important not only for Sowore and his team but also for public confidence in the ability of security agencies to investigate politically sensitive allegations impartially.