Sowore dismisses police’s arrest of 11 suspects linked to his attack in Ekiti, alleges cover-up
- ✦He called for the removal of Mr Michael as the police commissioner in the state.
- Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has accused the Ekiti State Police Command of shielding those behind the attack on him and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.
- Mr Sowore, who played down the arrest of 11 suspects linked to the attack, said the principal perpetrators had yet to be apprehended.
- He called for the removal of Mr Michael as the police commissioner in the state.
Mr Sowore urged the Inspector-General of Police to set up an independent team to investigate the attack, secure and analyse available CCTV footage, recover the stolen devices and preserve electronic and communication records.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding Department of State Services?
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has accused the Ekiti State Police Command of shielding those behind the attack on him and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Department of State Services, Seyi Makinde, Federal Capital Territory.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday, the Sahara Reporters publisher named 12 people, including Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the Commissioner of Police, Falade Michael, whom he wants investigated regarding the incident.
