An NDC town hall meeting in Oregun, Lagos, was disrupted by armed attackers carrying cutlasses, cudgels and stones
A town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Oregun area of Lagos State was disrupted on Thursday, November 12, after suspected armed attackers invaded the venue, forcing participants to flee.
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According to reports by TheCable, the attackers were armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones when they stormed the gathering and disrupted proceedings.
The incident reportedly caused panic among attendees, with participants scrambling for safety as chairs and other items were scattered around the venue.
The gathering was held at Classic Event Place in Oregun, where NDC supporters had assembled ahead of an engagement involving the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
A report by Linda Ikeji’s Blog said some supporters later resisted the attackers and chased them out of the hall.
It also reported that one suspected attacker was apprehended at the venue’s car park.
However, details surrounding the incident remained unclear, including the identities of those behind the attack and whether anyone sustained injuries.
There was also no confirmed official police statement on arrests at the time of reporting.
The incident comes amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general election and follows reports of attacks on NDC-related gatherings in other parts of the country.
On November 4, Obi alleged that his convoy was attacked by people throwing stones during a town hall engagement in Calabar, Cross River State.
Meanwhile, the NDC presidential candidate has continued to outline his plans ahead of the 2027 election.
At a separate town hall meeting in Makurdi, Benue State, Obi promised to prioritise the fight against hunger, poverty and insecurity if elected president.
He said his proposed administration would focus on improving citizens’ welfare, creating employment opportunities and supporting young Nigerians to establish and grow businesses.
The former Anambra State governor also expressed concern over insecurity, saying his government would work to restore peace in communities affected by violence and displacement.
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The reported attack in Lagos has renewed concerns about the safety of political gatherings and the need to protect the right of political parties and their supporters to assemble peacefully.
