Ekiti Police Arrest 11 Suspects Over Attack on Omoyele Sowore and His Team

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 individuals suspected of involvement in an attack on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential aspirant Omoyele Sowore and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti.

The arrests followed an investigation into the incident, which reportedly occurred at a restaurant in the Ekiti State capital.

Police spokesperson Abutu Sunday disclosed that operatives of the command's Rapid Response Squad apprehended the suspects at their hideouts in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti.

According to the police, the operation was conducted at approximately 10 p.m. on Friday, October 30, following intelligence received about the suspects' whereabouts.

The arrests represent an important development in the investigation into the reported attack on the political activist and his associates.

The police have not yet provided a complete account of the circumstances surrounding the incident or disclosed the identities of all those arrested.

The development has renewed attention on the safety of political actors and the responsibility of security agencies to protect citizens during political engagements.

Further details are expected as investigations continue.