Thugs attack NDC supporters in Lagos rally

A rally organized by supporters of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Oregun, along Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja, Lagos, was stormed by suspected political thugs on Thursday.

The rally formed part of a townhall meeting arranged by the NDC as part of the ongoing campaign for its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and its governorship candidate, Funsho Doherty.

The rampaging thugs attacked supporters, and some of them sustained injuries in the process.

Armed with cutlasses, cudgels, and stones, the hoodlums invaded the venue of the event, disrupted proceedings, and sent participants running for safety.

Although Obi was said not to have been at the rally when the incident happened, it was gathered that the thugs demanded money from the NDC supporters for holding the rally. When their demands were not met, the thugs resorted to attacking anyone in sight.

A police source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the attack. The source said the organizers had not obtained prior approval before the event.

“Yes, it happened. However, it’s unfortunate that the organizers did not inform the security agencies of their rally,” the source said.

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