11 arrested over attack on Sowore in Ekiti

The Ekiti Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the alleged attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti.

The police said operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), acting on credible intelligence, arrested the suspects at their hideouts in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.

The arrests were announced in a statement on Saturday, October 31, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday.

The suspects were identified as Joseph Tayo, 32; Olatunji Abayomi, 41; Isaac Amba, 22; Kehinde Ajigbana, 18; Tosin David, 18; Solomon Iyanu, 18; Ogunsola Ayomide, 21; Ojo Ayodeji, 22; Kayode Dada, 32; Segun Olatunji, 28; and Salami Emmanuel, 53.

Items recovered from them include two walkie-talkies, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Colorado, two Indian hemp crushers, 13 mobile phones, seven ATM cards, two vehicle keys, a flash drive, an MTN 5G Wi-Fi device and eight international passports.

Other recovered items include identity cards, three complimentary cards, two suspected criminal charms, a gas lighter, one pack of Rizla and ₦250.

The police said the suspects were in custody, while investigations were ongoing to establish their individual roles in the attack, determine their possible connections and identify other persons involved.

The Commissioner of Police, Falade Adegoroye Michael, assured the public that the command would ensure that anyone found culpable was brought to justice.

He also urged residents to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist the investigation.

The command further confirmed that all victims of the attack, including Sowore, had received medical attention, been treated and discharged from the hospital.