VIDEO: Moment thugs attacked NDC supporters during town hall meeting in Lagos

According to a report by The Cable on Thursday, November 12, 2026, a town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos State was disrupted on Thursday after suspected political thugs stormed the venue, attacking supporters and forcing participants to flee for safety.

The incident reportedly occurred in the Oregun area of Lagos, where party members and other attendees had gathered for the political engagement.

Reports indicated that the attackers, allegedly armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, invaded the venue while the meeting was underway, triggering panic among those present.

A video circulating on social media captured the chaotic moment the suspected hoodlums arrived at the gathering. The footage showed participants scrambling in different directions as they attempted to escape the attackers.

The invasion brought the meeting to an abrupt end, with attendees abandoning their seats and rushing towards available exits to avoid being caught in the violence.

Chairs and other items were reportedly left scattered across the venue following the disruption, while the sudden breakdown of order forced participants to prioritise their safety.

The identities of the attackers and the reasons behind the incident remained unclear as of Thursday. It was also uncertain whether anyone sustained injuries or if security operatives had made any arrests in connection with the attack.

The development comes against the backdrop of increasing political activities and heightened tensions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.

The NDC, which has former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate, has been organising town hall meetings and grassroots mobilisation exercises in different parts of the country.

The party’s engagements are part of efforts to strengthen its political structures and connect with voters ahead of the next general elections.

However, the Lagos incident is the latest in a series of reported attacks involving NDC supporters and suspected political thugs in different parts of the country.

On November 4, Obi’s convoy reportedly came under attack in Calabar, Cross River State, during his visit for a presidential town hall meeting.

The incident occurred around the Watt Market area, where suspected hoodlums allegedly pelted vehicles conveying members of his entourage with stones and other objects.

The Cross River State Police Command later confirmed the arrest of a 27-year-old man suspected of involvement in the attack. Police authorities also commenced investigations to identify and apprehend other individuals connected to the incident.

Obi subsequently condemned the attack, warning against the use of violence and intimidation to frustrate political participation and democratic activities.

Similarly, NDC supporters reportedly faced another attack during a political rally in Delta State on November 7. Videos from the incident showed participants running for safety, while a vehicle was allegedly damaged during the disturbance.

The latest attack in Lagos has further raised concerns about the security of political gatherings as parties begin to intensify preparations for the 2027 elections.

The incidents have also renewed calls for security agencies to take preventive measures against political violence and ensure that citizens can participate in political activities without fear of intimidation.

Under Nigeria’s democratic system, political parties and their supporters are entitled to organise lawful meetings, rallies and other activities without being subjected to threats or physical attacks.

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