The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects over the attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti.
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) at their hideouts in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10pm on Friday, October 30, following a credible tip-off.
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 from them include two walkie-talkies, substances suspected to be cannabis sativa and Colorado, two cannabis crushers, 13 mobile phones, seven ATM cards, eight international passports, two vehicle keys, a flash drive, a 5G MTN Wi-Fi device and two suspected criminal charms, among other items.
The police said the suspects were in custody, while investigations were ongoing to establish their individual roles in the attack, determine their possible connections and identify other persons involved.
The Commissioner of Police, Falade Adegoroye Michael, assured the public that the command would ensure that anyone found culpable was brought to justice, irrespective of political affiliation.
The police also urged residents to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist the investigation.
In a statement signed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, on Saturday, October 31, it was confirmed that Sowore and other victims had received medical attention and were discharged from the hospital.
