Ekiti Police Arrest 11 Suspects Over Attack On Sowore In Ado-Ekiti

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

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

The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad at their hideouts in Atikankan, Ado-Ekiti, around 10 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, following a credible tip-off.

Items recovered include two walkie-talkies, suspected Indian hemp and Colorado, mobile phones, ATM cards, eight international passports, suspected criminal charms and other items.

A statement by the PPRO of the command , Sunday Abutu indicates that the suspects are in police custody as investigations continue to establish their individual roles in the incident and identify other persons involved.

The Commissioner of Police, Falade Michael, assured the public that all those found culpable would be brought to justice, while urging residents to remain calm and provide credible information to aid the investigation.

The Command also confirmed that Sowore and all other victims had received medical attention and were discharged from the hospital.