Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Attack, Abduction of Sowore, Campaign Team in Ekiti

Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Attack, Abduction of Sowore, Campaign Team in Ekiti

Amnesty International has expressed deep concern following reports of an attack and abduction involving human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and members of his campaign team in Ekiti State.

In a statement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026, the international human rights organisation said the incident reportedly occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m., adding that the whereabouts of Sowore and members of his team remained unknown at the time of its statement.

Amnesty International called for an immediate investigation into the incident and demanded urgent efforts to establish the whereabouts of the activist and his associates.

The organisation's intervention raises concerns over the safety of Sowore and his team, particularly amid uncertainty surrounding their condition and the circumstances of the reported attack.