One person has been killed and five others injured following a violent clash involving supporters at a political rally organised by the Obedient/OK Movement in support of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Asaba, Delta State.
The incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, along Nnebisi Road, Asaba.
The Delta State Police Command, in a statement issued by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said it had commenced a full-scale investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the violence and identify those responsible.
According to the police, the Command had received intelligence reports indicating the possibility of violence ahead of the rally.
The statement disclosed that following the intelligence report, the police invited the organisers to a security meeting, where they were briefed about the identified threats and advised against holding an open road procession.
The organisers were reportedly encouraged to conduct their political activities at a designated venue where adequate security arrangements could be provided.
However, the police said the organisers ignored the security advice and proceeded with the road procession.
The Command stated that the violence occurred at about 12:15 p.m., resulting in the death of one person and injuries to five others.
It added that the identities of the deceased and injured victims had yet to be established.
The police said operatives responded to a distress call, mobilised to the scene and evacuated the injured victims to the hospital for medical attention.
Security was subsequently reinforced in the affected area to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
Condemning the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel Erale, reiterated that political parties were free to conduct lawful campaigns and other political activities but urged them and their supporters to avoid road processions in the interest of public safety.
He also advised political parties to liaise with the police ahead of political gatherings to enable the Command to make adequate security arrangements.
The Commissioner assured residents of the state that the investigation would be thorough and impartial.
He urged members of the public with useful information that could assist the investigation to contact the Command through 09155570008 or 09155570007.
