{
  "id": 9124981,
  "title": "Police seek information on Delta APC-NDC clash, clarify rifle recovery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/police-seek-information-on-delta-apc-ndc-clash-clarify-rifle-recovery",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T10:44:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-seek-information-on-delta-apc-ndc-clash-clarify-rifle-recovery/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Delta State Police Command is seeking information to help with their investigation into 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 clarified reports about an AK-47 rifle recovered during the incident, stating that the weapon was found during a search of an old building near where officers rescued an injured man named Collins Egbara. The command denied claims that the rifle had been handed over to the police by any party, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing and will conclude once the suspect is stable and if found guilty, he will be charged to court. The police urged political parties, supporters, and campaign organizers to notify the police ahead of rallies to ensure proper security arrangements. Anyone with information that can aid the investigation is advised to contact the Police Public Relations Office on 09155570008 or 09155570007.",
  "summary": "The Delta State Police Command is seeking information on the clash between APC and NDC supporters in Effurun and has clarified how an AK-47 rifle was found Read More: https://punchng.com/police-seek-information-on-delta-apc-ndc-clash-clarify-rifle-recovery/",
  "key_points": [
    "Delta State Police investigate APC-NDC clash in Effurun",
    "AK-47 rifle recovered during rescue of injured man Collins Egbara",
    "Police deny weapon handed over, urge public to report information"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police seek information on Delta APC-NDC clash, clarify rifle recovery",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/police-seek-information-on-delta-apc-ndc-clash-clarify-rifle-recovery-9125337",
        "published": "2026-09-22T10:46:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}