How we averted conflict between NDC, APC supporters in Calabar – Police

The Cross River Police Command has revealed the way it efficiently averted a possible conflict between the supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, and people of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Calabar.

DAILY POST reviews that NDC supporters in Cross River had, on Wednesday morning, gathered in entrance of the Metropolitan Hotel, the venue of the NDC presidential city corridor assembly, the place its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, was anticipated.

Meanwhile, the APC supporters had been on a highway stroll in the direction of the Governor’s Office after they encountered the NDC supporters, who had converged outdoors the lodge.

The ambiance immediately grew to become charged when the APC supporters finally made a cease in entrance of the lodge, elevating fears of a doable confrontation.

However, law enforcement officials deployed to the venue to take care of peace and safety within the space promptly intervened, engaged the 2 teams, and prevented the state of affairs from degenerating.

The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the event and fast intervention of the police in an interview with NAN.

Eitokpah stated, “The command, through timely intervention and constructive engagement, averted a possible confrontation between participants at the town hall meeting and the APC supporters.

“Upon the convergence of both groups in front of the hotel, police officers promptly engaged them, appealing to all the parties to exercise restraint, maintain the peace and ensure that their activities were conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law.”

He additional stated the intervention was aimed toward guaranteeing public security and stopping a breakdown of legislation and order.

The police spokesman urged all of the political events, supporters, and different stakeholders to conduct their actions peacefully and respect the rights of others, no matter their political affiliations.