Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) reportedly faced an attack by suspected political thugs during a town hall meeting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The incident allegedly occurred around 11 a.m. at an event venue in Oregun, where party supporters had gathered ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to reports circulating on X, individuals allegedly armed with cutlasses, sticks and stones attempted to disrupt the gathering.
Videos shared online reportedly showed supporters confronting the suspected attackers, with claims that several vehicles were damaged during the confrontation.
NDC Supporters Resist Alleged Attack
Social media commentator Morris Monye, citing News Central TV, reported that suspected political thugs attacked the venue and assaulted party supporters.
Some accounts alleged that police intervened and fired warning shots to disperse the crowd.
Watch the Video: See footage of the reported attack on NDC supporters during a town hall meeting in Ikeja, Lagos.
However, the reported injuries, arrests and police response have not been independently confirmed.
The attackers were also alleged to have links to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), although no evidence establishing their political affiliation has been independently verified.
Concerns Rise Over 2027 Election Violence
The reported incident follows earlier attacks involving NDC supporters in Delta and Cross River states.
On November 7, suspected thugs attacked an NDC-linked political gathering in Asaba, Delta State, leaving one person dead and five others injured, according to police reports.
The latest allegations have renewed concerns about political intimidation and the safety of supporters attending campaign activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.
As of the time of this report, independent confirmation of the Lagos incident and an official police statement had not been obtained.
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