Eleven persons accused of attacking activist Omoyele Sowore and members of his team in Ekiti State have been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti on charges bordering on conspiracy and assault occasioning harm.
The prosecutor, ASP Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants and others still at large allegedly conspired to assault Sowore and cause him harm on October 30, 2026, at about 1.10pm within the Ado-Ekiti Magisterial District.
The defendants were identified as 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.
They were also accused of assaulting other members of Sowore’s team, damaging vehicle tyres and other property, as well as destroying kitchen utensils belonging to Tawakalitu Restaurant in Ado-Ekiti.
Oriyomi said the offences were punishable under Sections 421, 186, 363 and 181(1)(d) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
Counsel to the defendants urged the court to grant them bail, assuring that they would not jump bail.
In his ruling, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Abayomi Adeosun, granted each defendant bail of N100,000 with one surety in like sum.
The case was adjourned until December 4, 2026, for hearing.