The Cross River State Police Command says its well timed intervention foiled a potential conflict between individuals at a presidential city corridor assembly and supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Calabar on Wednesday.
The city corridor assembly was organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on the Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar, whereas the APC supporters have been on a rally and highway stroll in direction of the Governor’s Office.
Tension rose when each teams converged in entrance of the Metropolitan Hotel as supporters awaited the arrival of the NDC presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
Police officers deployed to the world promptly moved in and engaged each teams to stop the scenario from escalating into violence.
The officers appealed to all events to train restraint, keep peace and make sure that their respective actions have been carried out peacefully and in accordance with the legislation.
The Command stated the engagement was constructive and profitable, including that each teams later went about their actions with none breakdown of legislation and order.
