Ekiti Police Arrest 11 Suspects Over Attack on Sowore
The suspects were arrested in Ado-Ekiti following a police operation, as investigations continue into the attack on the activist and members of his entourage.
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, and other individuals at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The arrests followed an operation by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), who reportedly tracked down the suspects at their hideouts in the Atikankan area at about 10pm on Friday, October 30, 2026, following a tip-off.
The police identified the arrested suspects as Joseph Tayo, Olatunji Abayomi, Isaac Amba, Kehinde Ajigbana, Tosin David, Solomon Iyanu, Ogunsola Ayomide, Ojo Ayodeji, Kayode Dada, Segun Olatunji and Salami Emmanuel. Items reportedly recovered during the operation included 13 mobile phones, seven ATM cards, two walkie-talkies, suspected illicit substances, international passports, vehicle keys and other materials.
According to the police spokesperson, Abutu Sunday, the suspects remain in custody while investigations are ongoing to establish their individual roles and determine their possible involvement in the incident. The Commissioner of Police, Falade Michael, assured residents that anyone found culpable would face the law. The command also confirmed that Sowore and the other victims had received medical attention and were discharged from the hospital.
The incident had earlier generated controversy after the police described it as an altercation, a position strongly rejected by Sowore, who maintained that he and members of his entourage were attacked by armed men. The activist also accused the police of downplaying the seriousness of the incident. The latest arrests mark a significant development in the investigation, as authorities continue efforts to identify other individuals who may have been involved.
