Ekiti State Police Command has arraigned 11 persons before a Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, over their alleged involvement in an attack on activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore and members of his team.
They include Joseph Tayo, 32; Olatunji Abayomi, 41; Gban Isaac Amba, 22; Kehinde Ajigbena, 18; Tosin David, 18; Solomon Iyanu, 18; Ogunsola Ayomide, 21; Ojo Ayodeji, 22; Kayode Dada, 32; Segun Olatunji, 28 and Salami Emmanuel, 53.
Prosecuting, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants and others at large allegedly conspired to assault Sowore and caused him bodily harm on October 30, 2026, at about 1:10 p.m. within the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District.
He also accused them of assaulting other members of Sowore’s team, maliciously damaging vehicle tyres and other property, as well as destroying kitchen utensils and other property belonging to Tawakalitu Restaurant in Ado-Ekiti.
Oriyomi said the alleged offences were punishable under Sections 421, 186, 363 and 181(1)(d) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
Counsel to the defendants, including Adefolaju, Adunmi, Olowolafe, Richard and Abiola, urged the court to grant their clients bail, assuring the court that they would not jump bail.
In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun granted each defendant bail in the sum of N100,000, with one surety in like sum.
The case was adjourned to December 4, 2026, for hearing.
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