Police seek information on Delta APC-NDC clash, clarify rifle recovery

The Delta State Police Command has issued a statement seeking information on a clash between supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The command also clarified reports surrounding the recovery of an AK-47 rifle during the incident, stating that the weapon was found during a search of an old building near where officers rescued a man from a mob, and was not handed over to the police by anyone.

The police command received intelligence on September 15 about a planned rally and the likelihood of a clash between APC and NDC supporters, leading to additional deployment of patrol teams on operation "SHOW OF FORCE" to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

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