11 stand trial in Ekiti over violent attack on Sowore
By Boye Oyeyemi
11 individuals have appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ekiti State following a violent assault on human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and his entourage.
The accused persons face multi-count charges of conspiracy and assault occasioning harm over the incident, which reportedly took place on 30 October 2026.
According to the prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, the defendants and several accomplices still at large set upon Sowore’s team at approximately 1.10 pm.
The defendants brought before the magistrate include Joseph Tayo, Olatunji Abayomi, Gban Isaac Amba, Kehinde Ajigbena, Tosin David, Solomon Iyanu, Ogunsola Ayomide, Ojo Ayodeji, Kayode Dada, Segun Olatunji, and Salami Emmanuel.
Beyond the bodily harm inflicted on the political activist’s entourage, the prosecution alleged that the mob damaged vehicle tyres, personal property, and kitchen utensils at Tawakalitu Restaurant in Ado-Ekiti.
The police officer further informed the court that the alleged offences contravened Sections 421, 186, 363, and 181(1)(d) of the Ekiti State Criminal Law, 2021.
Responding to the allegations, defence counsel made a formal application for bail, assuring the court that all eleven individuals would regularly attend future court sessions.
Consequently, Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun granted each defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with one surety in like amount, before adjourning the trial until 4 December 2026 for full hearing.
