Ekiti police arrest 11 over attack on Sowore, others
By Boye Oyeyemi
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the attack on African Action Congress presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti.
The Commissioner of Police, Falade Adegoroye Michael, disclosed this, saying operatives of the Rapid Response Squad arrested the suspects during a raid on their hideouts in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10 p.m. on Friday. He said the operation followed intelligence reports.
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 included two walkie-talkies, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Colorado, two drug crushers, a pack of Rizla, seven ATM cards, 13 mobile phones and two vehicle keys.
Other exhibits included eight international passports, identity cards, a flash drive, an MTN 5G Wi-Fi device, three complimentary cards, two suspected criminal charms, a gas lighter and N250 in cash.
The police commissioner said the suspects remained in custody as investigations continued to establish their individual roles in the attack and identify other persons connected with the incident.
He assured residents that anyone found culpable would be brought to justice, irrespective of political affiliation. He also urged members of the public to remain calm and provide the police with useful information that could assist the investigation.
Meanwhile, the command confirmed that Sowore and the other victims had received medical attention and were discharged from hospital.
