Delta Police Confirms Death, Injuries at Political Protest in Asaba

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person and injuries to five others following a violent clash during a political rally organised by the Obedient/OK Movement in Asaba, Delta State.

The incident occurred on Saturday, November 7, 2026, along Nnebisi Road, during a procession organised by the movement in support of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

In a press release issued on Saturday, on November 7, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, the Police Command said it had commenced a full-scale investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the violence and identify those responsible.

According to the police, intelligence reports received ahead of the rally indicated the possibility of violence, prompting the Command to invite the organisers to a security meeting.

During the meeting, the organisers were reportedly briefed on the identified security threats and advised against conducting an open road procession. The police said they were instead encouraged to hold their political activities at a designated venue where adequate security arrangements could be provided.

However, the Command alleged that the organisers ignored the advice and proceeded with the road procession.

The police said the clash occurred at about 12:15 p.m. along Nnebisi Road, leaving one person dead and five others injured. The identities of the deceased and injured persons had yet to be established as of the time of the announcement.

The Command stated that its operatives responded after receiving a distress call and evacuated the injured victims to a hospital for medical attention.

It added that security was subsequently reinforced around the affected area to prevent further violence and maintain public order.

Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel E. Erale, condemned the violence and reiterated that political parties were free to conduct lawful campaigns and other political activities.

He, however, advised political parties and their supporters to avoid road processions in the interest of public safety and to liaise with the police ahead of political gatherings to ensure adequate security arrangements.

The Commissioner assured residents that the Command would conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.

The police also urged anyone with useful information that could assist the investigation to contact the Command through 09155570008 or 09155570007.