The police command in Ekiti State says it has arrested 11 suspects over the alleged attack on Omoyele Sowore, a presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), and other persons at Tawakalitu Restaurant, Dalimore Area of Ado-Ekiti.

In a statement on Saturday, Abutu Sunday, the police spokesperson, said the suspects were arrested following a credible tip-off. He said the police swooped on the suspects’ hideouts in the Atikankan Area of Ado-Ekiti at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday and arrested them.

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 the suspects included two walkie-talkies, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and Colorado, two Indian hemp grinders and a pack of Rizla rolling papers.

Other items recovered were seven ATM cards, 13 mobile phones, two vehicle keys, a flash drive, an MTN 5G Wi-Fi device, identity cards, eight international passports, three complimentary cards, two suspected criminal charms, a gas lighter and ₦250.

“The suspects are in police custody, while investigations are ongoing to establish their individual roles, determine their possible connections with the attack and identify other persons involved,” he said.

The police said further developments would be communicated accordingly.