NDC Supporters Attacked by Armed Thugs at Lagos Town Hall Meeting

Panic erupted on Thursday after NDC supporters attacked in Lagos were forced to flee when armed thugs stormed a town hall meeting in the Oregun area of the state.

The attackers, armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, invaded the venue while the meeting was still underway.

They disrupted proceedings and sent participants running for safety.

Witnesses said supporters scattered in different directions as the hoodlums attacked the gathering. Meanwhile, chairs and other items were left scattered across the venue in the confusion.

It remains unclear whether anyone sustained injuries during the incident. Police had also not confirmed any arrests at the time of filing this report.

The attack adds to a series of reported violent incidents involving gatherings linked to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general election. However, authorities have yet to establish the circumstances surrounding Thursday’s incident or identify those responsible.

The latest attack has raised fresh concerns about the safety of political gatherings as parties and supporters prepare for the 2027 elections.

NDC supporters attacked in Lagos during a town hall meeting in Oregun as armed hoodlums disrupted proceedings.