Suspected political thugs have attacked supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress during a town hall meeting in Oregun, Lagos State.
Pandemonium broke out in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, when suspected political thugs launched a violent attack on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The chaos erupted during a scheduled town hall meeting organized to rally support for the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankso.
The gathering, which began peacefully and lively, with members singing and dancing outside the venue along Kudirat Abiola Road, turned tense around 11:00 am.
Armed hoodlums carrying dangerous weapons, including cutlasses, cudgels, and stones, suddenly stormed the venue in an attempt to break into the main hall and disrupt the proceedings.
Despite the sudden, aggressive invasion, NDC supporters refused to be easily chased away. Videos capturing the dramatic confrontation showed party members fighting back and resisting the attackers to protect the venue.
During the ensuing scuffle, angry participants managed to apprehend one of the suspected hoodlums on the spot, while others fled the scene.
The sudden violence sent panic rippling through the commercial district, forcing pedestrians to run for safety and causing motorists along Kudirat Abiola Way to make hurried U-turns or seek alternative routes to avoid the unrest. Police operatives later arrived at the scene, firing shots into the air to disperse the crowds and restore order.
Speaking on the incident and the rising political tensions in the state, an NDC member who spoke anonymously alleged that the attack was sponsored by political opponents attempting to suppress opposition activities in Lagos State.
Security agencies are facing mounting pressure to investigate the violent disruption and ensure the safety of political actors as campaigns for the 2027 general elections heat up.
Jennifer Baba is a journalist, international news correspondent, and writer at Moderncrux, where she covers artificial intelligence, fintech, emerging technologies, global politics, and international affairs. Based in Nigeria, she is passionate about transforming complex global developments into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
