The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eleven suspects over the attack on human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore in Ado-Ekiti.
The arrest was contained in a statement issued today, Saturday, October 31, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Abutu Sunday.
According to the statement, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, acting on credible intelligence, swooped on the hideouts of the suspects at Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, where they were apprehended.
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.
The police said items recovered from them include two walkie-talkies, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Colorado, two Indian hemp crushers, one pack of Rizla, seven ATM cards, thirteen mobile phones, two vehicle keys, one flash drive, one 5G MTN Wi-Fi device, identity cards, eight international passports, three complimentary cards, two suspected criminal charms, one gas lighter and N250.
The Command said the suspects are in custody while investigation is ongoing to establish their individual roles and identify other persons involved in the attack.
Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, assured the public that no stone will be left unturned in bringing all those culpable to justice, reiterating the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property irrespective of political affiliations.
The police also reconfirmed that all the victims, including Mr Sowore, have received medical attention, been treated and discharged from the hospital.
BACKGROUND:
Mr Omoyele Sowore was reportedly attacked on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti by suspected hoodlums at Tawakalitu Restaurant, Dalimore Area of the state capital.
Videos circulating on social media showed Sowore with injuries on his face after the attack, which sparked outrage among activists and opposition figures who described it as a politically motivated assault aimed at silencing dissenting voices.
Sowore, who was in Ekiti State for a political engagement, was said to have been eating at the restaurant when a group of thugs allegedly descended on him and others with him.
The Ekiti State Police Command had earlier confirmed the incident and promised to fish out the perpetrators, leading to the latest arrest of the 11 suspects.
The Command urged members of the public to remain calm and provide credible information to assist the ongoing investigation, adding that further developments will be communicated.
