Police arrest 11 over attack on Sowore in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Police Command has apprehended 11 suspects in connection with an attack on African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and others at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti. The Rapid Response Squad made the arrests at hideouts in Atikankan area, based on a tip-off, around 10 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026.

The suspects, aged between 18 and 53, were identified as Joseph Tayo, Olatunji Abayomi, Isaac Amba, Kehinde Ajigbana, Tosin David, Solomon Iyanu, Ogunsola Ayomide, Ojo Ayodeji, Kayode Dada, Segun Olatunji, and Salami Emmanuel. They were taken into custody with various items such as two walkie-talkies, Indian hemp substances, two crushers, an ATM card, mobile phones, vehicle keys, a flash drive, a 5G MTN Wi-Fi device, identity cards, passports, criminal charms, a gas lighter, and N250.

Investigations are ongoing to determine each suspect's role and their possible connections to the attack. The police promised to bring those responsible to justice and assured residents that they would not overlook any wrongdoing. Sowore and other victims had recovered from their injuries and were discharged from the hospital, though the incident sparked a disagreement between Sowore and the police over the circumstances of the attack.