Adebayo Adenrele
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the alleged attack on the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore and other persons at a popular restaurant in Ado-Ekiti.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu.
The statement reads, “The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eleven (11) suspects in connection with the alleged attack on Mr Omoyele Sowore, an African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant, Dalimore Area of Ado-Ekiti.
“Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad(RRS), based on a credible tip-off swooped on the hideouts of the suspects at Atikankan Area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, where they were arrested.
“The suspects are: Joseph Tayo ’32yrs’, Olatunji Abayomi ’41yrs’, Isaac Amba ’22yrs’, Kehinde Ajigbana ’18yrs’, Tosin David ’18yrs’, Solomon Iyanu ’18yrs’, Ogunsola Ayomide ’21yrs’, Ojo Ayodeji ’22yrs’, Kayode Dada ’32yrs’, Segun Olatunji ’28yrs’ and Salami Emmanuel ’53yrs’.
“Items recovered include two walkie-talkies, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Colorado, two Indian hemp crushers, one pack of Rizla, seven ATM cards, thirteen mobile phones, two vehicle keys, one flash drive, one 5G MTN Wi-Fi device, identity cards, eight international passports, three complimentary cards, two suspected criminal charms, one gas lighter and ₦250.
“The suspects are in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish their individual roles, determine their possible connections with the attack and identify other persons involved.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, assures the public that the Command will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all those found culpable are brought to justice. He also reiterates the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and security across Ekiti State, irrespective of political affiliations.
“Members of the public are urged to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist the ongoing investigation.
“Further developments will be communicated accordingly. Meanwhile, the Command wishes to reconfirm that all the victims, including Mr Sowore, have received medical attention, been treated and discharged from the hospital”.
