Lagos rally: How thugs stormed venue in 5 buses – NDC member

Members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have been thrown into panic on Thursday after suspected political thugs allegedly invaded a city corridor assembly in Oregun, Lagos, forward of the arrival of the get together’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his operating mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

The assembly was a part of actions scheduled for the go to of the NDC presidential and vice-presidential candidates to Lagos.

According to accounts by some get together supporters, about 50 suspected thugs allegedly stormed the venue carrying weapons, cutlasses, axes, machetes and different harmful weapons.

The alleged assault reportedly triggered a stampede as get together members fled the venue to keep away from being caught up within the violence.

Five buses noticed at venue

Olamilekan Olayiwola, the NDC Ward F Chairman and safety coordinator for the occasion, stated get together members started arriving on the venue as early as 8am whereas preparations have been being made for Obi’s arrival.

He stated members seen 5 business buses parked exterior the premises shortly earlier than the alleged assault.

According to Olayiwola, occupants of the buses have been allegedly threatening to disrupt the gathering.

“The incident occurred as supporters have been ready for preparations on the corridor to be accomplished forward of Peter Obi’s arrival.

“The attack started around 8am. Before it happened, I saw five LT buses parked outside the premises, with their occupants threatening to scatter everything,” he stated.

Party members reportedly injured

Olayiwola alleged that the attackers have been armed with weapons, cutlasses and axes and attacked members of the get together on the venue.

He stated some members have been compelled to mobilise ladies on the gathering to defend themselves because the scenario grew to become chaotic.

“Four party members sustained injuries during the clash, while several others lost their mobile phones,” he alleged.

He additional claimed that there was no police officer on the venue when the assault started, aside from two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).

According to him, the DSS operatives fired warning pictures into the air in an try to disperse the alleged attackers.

Call for improved safety

The NDC member known as on political leaders and safety businesses to supply stronger safety preparations for political occasions and polling items throughout Lagos State forward of the 2027 elections.

“I’m calling on political leaders and safety businesses to place ample safety preparations in place for marketing campaign occasions and polling items throughout Lagos State.

“If nothing is done, the situation could turn bloody,” he warned.

Police arrive at venue

Following the reported disturbance, greater than 20 armed policemen have been reportedly seen on the scene.

NDC supporters remained on the venue awaiting the arrival of Obi and Kwankwaso for the scheduled engagement.

The allegations couldn’t be independently verified on the time of submitting this report, whereas there was no rapid response from the police or any individual or group accused of involvement within the incident.

The reported incident comes as political actions intensify throughout the nation forward of the 2027 basic elections.