Following reports of a misunderstanding in the Akwa Ibom State camp at the ongoing Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), investigations revealed that the incident was sparked by misinformation.
Athletes involved acted on wrong details regarding their allowances, but the situation has since been peacefully resolved.
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The incident occurred on Day 2 of the festival, shortly after a spectacular opening ceremony on Tuesday, April 1. Competitions across various sports have since continued at full pace in venues around the region.
Sources confirmed that the disturbance stemmed from confusion over local camping allowances, which were misdirected. The State Sports authorities promptly addressed the matter, bringing it to a close.
Athletes, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that the misunderstanding had been cleared up and normalcy had returned to the camp. Festival events are progressing smoothly, with the public enjoying a thrilling showcase of athletic talent and regional unity.
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