Thugs Disrupt NDC Town Hall, Attack Supporters In Lagos

Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have been attacked on Thursday after suspected thugs invaded a city corridor assembly venue within the Oregun space of Lagos State.

The hoodlums, reportedly armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, stormed the venue, disrupted proceedings and compelled members to flee for security.

One of the suspected attackers was, nonetheless, apprehended by members and overwhelmed.

The incident occurred forward of the scheduled look of the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his working mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who’re anticipated to handle Lagos residents on the city corridor assembly.

The assault comes amid Obi’s ongoing nationwide city corridor engagements as a part of actions forward of the 2027 normal elections.

On Tuesday, the previous Anambra State governor visited Jos, Plateau State, the place he and members of his entourage paid a courtesy go to to the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty, Da (Dr.) Jacob Gyang Buba.

Obi was additionally in Benue State on Wednesday, travelling from Makurdi, the state capital, to Gboko, the place he paid a courtesy go to to the Tor Tiv.