*As One Dies, Five Injured At NDC Rally
The Delta State Police Command has disclosed that organisers of a political rally held in support of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate in Asaba were warned against conducting an open road procession due to identified security threats but proceeded despite the advice.
The police confirmed that one person was killed and five others injured following a violent clash during the rally organised by the Obedient/OK Movement on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m. along Nnebisi Road in Asaba, the Delta State capital, while the identities of the victims have yet to be established.
According to a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command, security intelligence received before the rally had indicated the possibility of violence, prompting the command to invite the organisers to a security meeting.
During the meeting, the police said the organisers were informed of the identified threats and advised against conducting their political activities through an open road procession.
Instead, the command recommended that the organisers hold their activities at a designated venue where adequate security arrangements could be provided.
The police, however, stated that the organisers disregarded the warning and proceeded with the road procession.
“During the engagement, they were briefed on the identified security threats and advised against holding an open road procession. They were further encouraged to conduct their political activities at a designated venue where appropriate security will be provided for them. However, the organisers ignored this important security advice and proceeded with the road procession,” the statement said.
The command explained that the incident subsequently resulted in the death of one person and injuries to five others.
Following a distress call, police operatives were immediately mobilised to the scene, where they assisted in evacuating the injured victims to the hospital for medical attention.
The police also reinforced security in the affected area to prevent further violence and restore public order.
The command disclosed that investigations had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the clash and identify those responsible.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Samuel E. Erale, condemned the violence and reaffirmed the right of political parties and their supporters to engage in lawful political activities.
However, the commissioner stressed that political gatherings must be conducted with due regard for public safety and appropriate security arrangements.
“He, however, advises all political parties and their supporters to avoid road processions in the interest of public safety and to liaise with the Police ahead of any political gatherings to facilitate adequate security arrangements,” the statement said.
The police commissioner further assured residents that the command remained committed to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.
He urged individuals with information that could assist investigators in identifying those responsible for the violence to contact the police.
Members of the public were advised to provide relevant information through the command’s telephone numbers, 09155570008 or 09155570007.
The police maintained that political parties remained free to organise lawful campaigns and other political activities, while emphasising the importance of cooperation with security agencies to prevent violence during political gatherings.
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