Asaba Rally Violence Kills One

AsabaPolice had intelligence of violence before the procession killed 1.

The opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress blames people linked to Nigeria’s ruling party, which says there is no evidence.

Police say they invited organisers to a security meeting and advised a designated venue instead of an open-road procession.

Organiser Favour Emerure says they notified police and asks why no officers were present when the attack began.

Police have opened an investigation but have named neither the victims nor the attackers.

Sources: Premium Times Nigeria