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 Tawakalitu Restaurant in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti.
The arrests were announced in a statement issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday.
According to the statement, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), acting on credible intelligence, raided the suspects’ hideouts in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10 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 recovered during the operation include two walkie-talkies, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Colorado, two cannabis crushers, a pack of Rizla, seven ATM cards, 13 mobile phones, two vehicle keys, a flash drive, an MTN 5G Wi-Fi device, identity cards, eight international passports, three complimentary cards, two suspected criminal charms, a gas lighter and ₦250.
The police said the suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue to establish their individual roles, determine their possible links to the attack and identify other persons connected to the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, assured residents that the command would thoroughly investigate the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice.
He also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace across the state, irrespective of political affiliations.
The command urged members of the public to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist investigators.
It further confirmed that all victims of the incident, including Sowore, had received medical attention and were subsequently discharged from the hospital
