So This Happened (EP 440: Sowore’s team reportedly attacked during Ekiti visit, 11 suspects arrested

Punch Nigeria · Our Reporters · 2026-11-03 17:47 UTC

AAC presidential aspirant Omoyele Sowore and his team were reportedly attacked in Ado-Ekiti. Police have confirmed the incident and arrested 11 suspects.

AAC presidential aspirant Omoyele Sowore and members of his team reportedly came under attack at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti during his visit to Ekiti State. Sowore alleged that armed men stormed the location, while the police later confirmed an incident had occurred and announced the arrest of 11 suspects.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about political intimidation in Nigeria, particularly following the earlier disruption of Peter Obi’s visit to Benue State. Questions are now being raised about the safety of political figures and whether politicians can freely engage with communities without fear of violence.

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