Ekiti Police Arrest 11 Suspects Over Attack on Sowore in Ado-Ekiti

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

The arrests were made by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) following credible intelligence on the whereabouts of the suspects.

According to the Police Command, the operatives stormed the suspects’ hideouts in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, leading to their arrest.

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 reportedly recovered from the suspects include two walkie-talkies, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Colorado, two Indian hemp crushers, a pack of Rizla, seven ATM cards, 13 mobile phones, two vehicle keys, a flash drive and a 5G MTN Wi-Fi device.

Other recovered items include identity cards, eight international passports, three complimentary cards, two suspected criminal charms, a gas lighter and the sum of ₦250.

The police said the suspects are currently in custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish their individual roles in the incident, determine their possible connections to the attack and identify other persons who may have been involved.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, assured the public that the Command would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.

He reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and security across Ekiti State, irrespective of political affiliations.

The Command also urged members of the public to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist investigators in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile, the police confirmed that all victims of the attack, including Sowore, had received medical attention and were treated and discharged from the hospital.

The Command assured the public that further developments would be communicated as the investigation progresses.