A town hall meeting organised by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, reportedly turned violent on Thursday, November 12, after suspected thugs stormed the venue and attacked party members.
According to reports, the attackers allegedly vandalised properties and vehicles at the venue, assaulted some attendees and fired gunshots, causing panic among people present.
However, some NDC supporters reportedly stood their ground and resisted the attackers during the confrontation. One of the suspected assailants was said to have been apprehended by the supporters.
The incident reportedly took place at Classic Event Place, where supporters had gathered ahead of a scheduled town hall engagement with NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Reports indicate that the suspected attackers were armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones. The situation later spilled outside the venue, with police officers reportedly firing shots into the air to disperse the crowd.
As of the time of filing this report, the identities of the attackers, the number of people injured and whether any formal arrests had been made were not yet confirmed.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of political gatherings and the growing tension surrounding political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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