Nigeria, June 20 -- The police have dismissed reports linking the violence in Isan-Ekiti to the ongoing governorship election, stating that the incident was unrelated to the electoral process.

Commissioner of Police for the Ekiti State 2026 Governorship Election, Abayomi Shogunle, clarified the incident in an X post on Saturday, noting that it emanated from a community football match.

Late on Friday, violence reportedly erupted in Isan-Ekiti, including an attack on a police station, ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election, scheduled to hold across the state on Saturday.

Isan-Ekiti is located in the Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State.

Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, disclosed the incide...