The African Action Congress, AAC, has accused the Ekiti State Police Command of attempting to cover up the attack on its Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and members of his team.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the party faulted the Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Michael, for describing the incident as a mere altercation and the victims’ injuries as minor, despite reports of extensive injuries.
The AAC also alleged that the attackers stole phones, wristwatches and shoes from members of Sowore’s team. As at the time of filing this report, the police paraded 11 suspects who were arrested in connection with the attack after some of the stolen phones were traced.
The party further questioned the seizure of the restaurant’s CCTV footage and linked the Ekiti State incident to an earlier DSS operation in Rivers State, during which it alleged that a tracking device was planted on Sowore’s vehicle.
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Describing the incidents as a possible coordinated assassination plot, the AAC called for an independent investigation into the alleged roles of the police, DSS and Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji.
The party demanded the immediate arrest of the attackers, release of the CCTV footage, recovery of the stolen property and adequate protection for Sowore.
It warned that failure by the authorities to act decisively could trigger mass protests at the Ekiti State Government House.
Below is the full text of the police statement over arrest of 11 suspects:
[POLICE PRESS RELEASE]
EKITI POLICE ARREST 11 SUSPECTS OVER ATTACK ON OMOYELE SOWORE IN ADO-EKITI; INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eleven (11) suspects in connection with the alleged attack on Mr Omoyele Sowore, an African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant, Dalimore Area of Ado-Ekiti.
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad(RRS), based on a credible tip-off 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 arrested.
The suspects are: Joseph Tayo ’32yrs’, Olatunji Abayomi ’41yrs’, Isaac Amba ’22yrs’, Kehinde Ajigbana ’18yrs’, Tosin David ’18yrs’, Solomon Iyanu ’18yrs’, Ogunsola Ayomide ’21yrs’, Ojo Ayodeji ’22yrs’, Kayode Dada ’32yrs’, Segun Olatunji ’28yrs’ and Salami Emmanuel ’53yrs’.
Items recovered 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 ₦250.
The suspects are in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish their individual roles, determine their possible connections with the attack and identify other persons involved.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, assures the public that the Command will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all those found culpable are brought to justice. He also reiterates the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and security across Ekiti State, irrespective of political affiliations.
Members of the public are urged to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist the ongoing investigation.
Further developments will be communicated accordingly. Meanwhile, the Command wishes to reconfirm that all the victims, including Mr Sowore, have received medical attention, been treated and discharged from the hospital.
E-SIGNED:
SP ABUTU SUNDAY, ANIPR
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
EKITI STATE COMMAND.
31ST OCTOBER , 2026.
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