Two weeks after the attack on activist and AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, police have yet to announce the arrest of the principal suspects identified by the activist.
The attack occurred on October 30, 2026, at Tawakalitu Restaurant, Dalimore, shortly after Sowore and his team attended a radio interview at MIDAS 90.5 FM. Several people were injured and personal belongings were reportedly stolen.
Police announced the arrest and arraignment of 11 suspects, but Sowore said those arrested were not the principal attackers captured in video footage of the incident.
He has called for an investigation into the alleged roles of 12 people he named. The Ekiti State Government has denied involvement.
Sowore also raised concerns over the handling of CCTV footage from the restaurant, alleging it was removed and later returned with recordings erased. He has demanded an independent forensic examination.
His legal team, led by Tope Temokun, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, demanding investigation and prosecution of those found culpable.
As of November 13, there has been no public update on whether the named individuals have been questioned or whether the CCTV equipment has undergone forensic examination.
Source: The Guardian