Sowore Attack: Video Shows Man Identified as ‘Solar’ Wielding Machete During Ekiti Incident

A video circulating online has shown a man identified as Sola Adenijo, popularly known as “Solar”, allegedly wielding a machete during the October 30 attack on human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and members of his team in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

The footage, shared by Sowore, shows the man dressed in a green T-shirt and white cap allegedly attacking the activist and others during the incident at Tawakalitu Restaurant.

Sowore has described the emergence of the video as a major breakthrough, saying it could help identify those involved in the attack and establish their respective roles.

Solar has reportedly been linked to the City Boy Movement. However, allegations connecting him to Governor Biodun Oyebanji have not been independently established.

According to the footage, other men were also seen attacking individuals at the scene. One section of the video reportedly showed a police officer being stripped of his clothing by some men during the chaos.

Sowore Raises Concerns Over Missing CCTV Footage

The release of the video comes amid growing concerns raised by Sowore over the handling of evidence connected to the incident.

The activist alleged that CCTV equipment belonging to Tawakalitu Restaurant was taken by police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and transported to the Ekiti State Government House.

He claimed that the equipment was later returned to the restaurant without the recordings that could have captured the attack.

According to Sowore, the restaurant’s management confirmed that a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) returned the CCTV equipment but that the recorded footage had been completely wiped.

He also alleged that the management declined to identify the officer who returned the equipment.

Sowore described the development as suspicious and called for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the recordings.

Sowore Questions Police Over Investigation

The AAC presidential candidate disclosed that he contacted Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, the DPO of Ado-Ekiti Central Police Station, Mustapha Mohammed, and the commander of the state’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) to demand updates on the investigation.

He expressed surprise that the officers reportedly claimed there was no complainant because he had not submitted a written statement.

Sowore questioned the explanation, noting that police officers had already rescued the victims, taken them to hospital, arrested suspects and recovered weapons, stolen mobile phones and other devices.

He further alleged that some mobile phones stolen during the incident had been electronically traced to the Governor’s Lodge.

However, according to the activist, the officers denied knowledge of the missing CCTV recordings and the reported location of the stolen phones before abruptly ending their conversations.

Sowore Demands Independent Investigation

Following the emergence of the new footage, Sowore called for an independent investigation to identify everyone involved in the attack and establish their individual roles.

He also demanded the removal of Commissioner of Police Michael Falade and other officers he accused of participating in or facilitating an alleged cover-up.

The Ekiti State Police Command had earlier described the October 30 incident as an altercation at a restaurant and confirmed that officers rescued Sowore and took him to the Police Hospital for medical attention.

The command also announced the arrest of 11 suspects in connection with the incident, while stating that investigations were ongoing. Premium Times Nigeria +2

As of the time of filing this report, the allegations concerning the erased CCTV recordings and the alleged links between the individuals shown in the video and the state government had not been independently established.

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BREAKING: MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH AS CHILLING ATTACK VIDEO REVEALS FACES OF ATTACKERS IN BRUTAL ASSAULT ON @SOWORE, TEAM IN ADO-EKITI

Fresh video evidence has emerged showing the faces of individuals identified as participants in the October 30, 2026, armed attack on leaders and me,… pic.twitter.com/4BiMOupAAP

— Omoyele Sowore (@sowore) November 1, 2026