There was pandemonium in Lagos on Thursday as supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) fought back against suspected thugs who invaded the venue of a party townhall meeting in Oregun.
The attackers, armed with cudgels and cutlasses, reportedly stormed Classic Event Place, Oregun, where the presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, was expected to address supporters alongside his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.
The invasion caused panic as some attendees scrambled for safety. However, other supporters fought back by throwing chairs at the attackers.
Videos from the scene showed NDC supporters, dressed in blue shirts and white fez caps, chasing the suspected thugs out of the hall.
One of the attackers was reportedly caught at the car park, where an angry crowd surrounded and assaulted him.
“Deal with him,” a voice was heard saying in the background as some young men hit the suspected thug with sticks.
The confrontation later spilled onto Kudirat Abiola Way, a major road in the area, disrupting movement as police officers fired shots into the air to disperse the crowd.
Neither Obi nor Kwankwaso had arrived at the venue as of the time of filing this report.
The incident occurred during preparations for the NDC townhall meeting, which was expected to feature the party’s presidential candidate and his running mate.
Source: Daily Trust.
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