One person was killed and five others injured in a violent clash at a political rally in Asaba, Delta State, on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
The incident unfolded at about 12:15 p.m. along Nnebisi Road in Asaba during a road procession organised by the Obedient/OK Movement to support the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate. The identities of the victims have not yet been established.
Delta State Police Command said it had received an intelligence report warning of possible violence and had invited the rally organisers to a security meeting. “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 read.
After a distress call, police operatives rushed to the scene, transported the injured to a hospital and reinforced security in the area to prevent further breakdown of law and order. Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the clash and identify those responsible.
“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,” Commissioner of Police Samuel E. Erale said.
The Command has pledged a thorough and impartial investigation and urged anyone with useful information to contact it on 091 555 70008 or 091 555 70007.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
