The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the alleged assault on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, and other individuals at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti. The arrests were made following a police operation at the suspects' hideouts in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.
According to the police, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) acted on credible intelligence before tracking down and apprehending the suspects. The arrested individuals 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.
During the operation, officers recovered several items, including two walkie-talkies, 13 mobile phones, seven ATM cards, eight international passports, two vehicle keys and a 5G MTN Wi-Fi device. Other recovered materials include substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Colorado, two cannabis crushers, a pack of Rizla, a flash drive, identity cards, three complimentary cards, two suspected criminal charms, a gas lighter and ₦250.
The police have taken the suspects into custody as investigators work to establish their respective roles in the incident, determine possible links to the attack and identify other individuals who may have participated. The Commissioner of Police, Falade Adegoroye Michael, assured residents that the Command would pursue the investigation and bring anyone found culpable to justice, regardless of political affiliation.
Meanwhile, the police confirmed that Sowore and the other victims received medical attention, completed treatment and left the hospital. The Command also appealed to residents to remain calm and share credible information that could assist investigators.
The Ekiti State Police Command disclosed this in a press statement issued on Saturday, October 31, by its Police Public Relations Officer, Abutu Sunday. The statement confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and the police are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Key details of the case include the arrest of 11 suspects and the recovery of various items, including mobile phones, passports, and substances suspected to be Indian hemp. The police have assured residents that they will pursue the investigation and bring those found culpable to justice.
Key points
- The Ekiti State Police Command arrested 11 suspects in connection with the alleged attack on Omoyele Sowore.
- The suspects were arrested following a police operation in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti.
- The police recovered various items, including mobile phones, passports, and substances suspected to be Indian hemp, during the operation.
