APC and NDC Supporters Clash in Calabar, Police Respond
On Wednesday, supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) clashed in Calabar, Cross River State, disrupting traffic and commercial activities. The confrontation occurred along Murtala Mohammed Highway near U.J.
Esuene Stadium, escalating in front of the Metropolitan Hotel, where the NDC was hosting a presidential town hall meeting. The Cross River State Police Command intervened to prevent a potential confrontation as both groups converged.
Police Public Relations Officer ASP Sunday Eitokpah stated that officers engaged both parties, urging them to maintain peace and conduct their activities lawfully. The police successfully restored normalcy in the area and encouraged political parties and supporters to avoid violence as the 2027 general elections approach.
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