Newly Recovered Video Reveals Faces Of Suspected Attackers Of Sowore And His Team In Ekiti [VIDEO]

A major breakthrough has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the October 30, 2026, armed assault on African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore and his entourage in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, following the recovery of fresh video evidence identifying several suspected perpetrators.

Newly retrieved high-definition video recordings, which have now been attached to official media updates on the incident, clearly showcase the facial features of individuals suspected of participating in the violent restaurant raid, offering crucial leads to criminal investigators.

The discovery comes amidst escalating controversy over allegations that primary Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) security footage from Tawakalitu Restaurant—the venue of the physical assault—was completely wiped after the recording hardware was confiscated by law enforcement personnel.

According to updates provided by the AAC team, Sowore directly contacted the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ado-Ekiti Central Police Station, Mustapha Mohammed, and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Commander on November 1 to demand formal updates on the status of the investigation.

During the communication, senior police officers reportedly claimed there was “no official complainant” on record because Sowore had not submitted a written statement, despite police officers having personally rescued the injured victims from the scene, evacuated them to medical facilities, made initial arrests, and recovered stolen items.

When questioned regarding stolen mobile devices electronically tracked to the vicinity of the Ekiti State Governor’s Lodge, as well as the status of the CCTV equipment taken from Tawakalitu Restaurant, the police officers reportedly denied knowledge of the items and abruptly ended the call.

Management of Tawakalitu Restaurant later confirmed to representatives that a DPO returned the CCTV recording equipment on Sunday evening; however, an inspection revealed that all video files covering the timeframe of the violent attack had been completely erased, with management declining to disclose the identity of the officer who dropped off the hardware.

These developments have sparked severe concerns among civil rights groups regarding potential evidence tampering, obstruction of justice, and institutional efforts to shield the masterminds behind the assault.

Reiterating his concerns over the missing footage, Sowore questioned the actions of law enforcement officers handling the investigation: “Who ordered the removal of the CCTV equipment? Who erased the recordings? Why are senior police officers denying knowledge of critical evidence? And why are investigators claiming there is no complainant in a violent crime witnessed and investigated by the police themselves?”

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