The suspects were apprehended during an operation by the RRS operatives, adding that they would be subjected to further investigation
By Moses Okorie
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the alleged attack on Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant in the Dalimore area of Ado-Ekiti.
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) at about 10 p.m. on Friday at their hideout in the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
The command’s spokesperson, Abutu Sunday, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
According to him, the arrest followed an investigation into the alleged attack on Sowore and other persons at the restaurant.
He said the suspects were apprehended during an operation by the RRS operatives, adding that they would be subjected to further investigation.
The police command is expected to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the incident and the roles allegedly played by the arrested suspects.
The development comes amid concerns over the safety of political figures and other citizens, particularly during public engagements.