HOODLUMS ATTACK OBI, KWANKWASO SUPPORTERS AT LAGOS TOWN HALL
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By: Hammad Fasasi
Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) were attacked by suspected hoodlums during a town hall meeting in the Oregun area of Lagos State on Thursday.
The attackers, reportedly armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, stormed the event venue, disrupted proceedings and forced participants to flee for safety.
Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, had defeated President Bola Tinubu in Lagos State, a stronghold of the All Progressives Congress (APC), during the 2023 presidential election, polling 582,354 votes. Obi contested the election at the time under the Labour Party.
His running mate for the 2027 presidential election is Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State.
Before the violence erupted, the atmosphere at the venue had been peaceful, with supporters of Obi and Kwankwaso singing and dancing while awaiting the commencement of the town hall meeting.
However, at about 11am, the hoodlums stormed the venue and began attacking NDC supporters.
The attackers reportedly attempted to gain access to the main hall but were initially resisted by supporters of the party.
A correspondent of TheCable, who was outside the venue, observed the suspected hoodlums approaching from Kudirat Abiola Road in Oregun.
The attackers were reportedly heard speaking in Yoruba, describing the NDC supporters as few in number and suggesting that they could easily be overpowered.
The correspondent also heard some of the hoodlums asking their leaders for permission to storm the venue with firearms.
The attack triggered panic in the area, forcing motorists travelling along Kudirat Abiola Road to make U-turns or take alternative routes, while pedestrians fled to escape the violence.
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