By Goodness Ndukuba, Awka
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested eleven suspects in connection with the attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore, and other persons at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti.
The arrests were announced in a press release issued on Saturday, October 31, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday.
According to the police, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) arrested the suspects at their hideouts in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10pm on Friday, October 30, following what the command described as 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 reportedly recovered during the operation include two walkie-talkies, 13 mobile phones, seven ATM cards, two vehicle keys, a flash drive and an MTN 5G Wi-Fi device.
The police also listed eight international passports, identity cards, three complimentary cards, two suspected criminal charms, one gas lighter and ₦250 among the recovered items.
Other items included substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Colorado, two Indian hemp crushers and a pack of Rizla.
The command said the suspects were being held in police custody as investigations continued to establish their individual roles, determine whether they had any connection with the attack and identify other persons who may have been involved.
The Commissioner of Police, Falade Adegoroye Michael, assured the public that the command would ensure that anyone found culpable was brought to justice.
He also reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and maintaining peace and security across Ekiti State, regardless of political affiliation.
The police urged residents to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist the ongoing investigation.
The latest development comes a day after Sowore raised the alarm over an attack on him and members of his team at Tawakalitu Restaurant in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti.
In the statement, the police also confirmed that all the victims, including Sowore, had received medical attention, been treated and discharged from the hospital.
