The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday sealed the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, following a violent confrontation between two rival factions of the party.
The move comes less than 24 hours after chaos erupted at the secretariat when the Saminu Turaki–led faction clashed with members loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
According to eyewitnesses, the confrontation quickly escalated, forcing security operatives to intervene. In the ensuing struggle, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State were reportedly teargassed as they attempted to gain access to the premises.
The tense standoff on Tuesday heightened concerns about the deepening leadership crisis within the PDP, with party officials warning that the situation could threaten its national cohesion if not urgently addressed.
As of Wednesday afternoon, heavily armed police officers maintained full control of the headquarters, restricting both staff and supporters from entering the building.