Police Arrest One After Attack on NDC Convoy in Calabar

On Wednesday, police in Cross River state intervened to prevent a violent clash between supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Calabar. The police arrested a 27-year-old male named Victor Edet Yellow Duke after an attack on the convoy of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso.

The incident occurred as the NDC prepared for a town hall meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel, coinciding with a street rally by APC supporters nearby. Reports indicate that the attack happened while Obi and Kwankwaso were returning from a courtesy visit to the Obong of Calabar.

Their convoy was pelted with stones and other objects, resulting in damage to some vehicles, although neither Obi nor Kwankwaso was injured. The police have increased surveillance in the area to maintain order, and calm was restored by the time of the report.