One Dead, Five Injured as Violence Erupts at Obidient Movement Rally in Delta

One person has been killed and five others injured after violence erupted during a political rally organised by the Obidient/OK Movement along Nnebisi Road in Asaba, Delta State.

The Delta State Police Command said the incident occurred at about 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026, adding that an investigation had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the violence and identify those responsible.

In an update, the police said intelligence available before the rally indicated the possibility of violence, prompting a security meeting with the organisers.

According to the command, the organisers were advised against holding an open road procession and encouraged to use a designated venue where adequate security arrangements could be provided.

However, the police said the organisers proceeded with the road procession despite the security advice.

The command said its operatives mobilised to the scene after receiving a distress call and evacuated the injured victims to the hospital for medical attention.

Security was subsequently reinforced in the affected area.

The police said the identities of the deceased and injured persons were yet to be established as investigations continued.

The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Samuel Erale, condemned the violence and reiterated that political parties were free to organise lawful campaigns and other political activities.

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

The command said it remained committed to a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.

The development follows a statement by former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, who condemned reported attacks on members and coordinators of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the Obidient Movement in Delta State.

Obi had called on the government and security agencies to investigate the attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice, regardless of their political affiliations.

He also insisted that political violence had no place in a democracy, saying Nigerians must be free to organise, express their views and support political candidates without intimidation.