Tension and panic erupted in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, after suspected thugs armed with cutlasses, cudgels, and stones invaded a town hall meeting organized by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Hoodlums storm Oregun venue along Kudirat Abiola Way
According to eyewitness accounts and reports from multiple media outlets including TheCable and The Sun, the peaceful gathering—held in anticipation of the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Lagos governorship candidate, Funsho Doherty—was disrupted around 11:00 a.m. when assailants approached from Kudirat Abiola Way and attempted to force their way into the main hall.
Supporters fight back and apprehend suspect
While several attendees initially scampered for safety as vehicles and property were damaged, NDC supporters quickly regrouped to resist the attackers and prevent them from taking over the venue.
According to TheCable and Peoples Gazette, party members overpowered and disarmed the intruders, chasing them out toward the car park and apprehending one suspect.
In footage shared by News Central, the apprehended individual denied being sponsored to disrupt the event, claiming he had only visited the venue to beg for money.
Meanwhile, an injured NDC supporter told Channels Television that attendees acted in self-defence after being provoked and having their vehicles vandalized.
Police response and rising campaign tensions
Security personnel subsequently arrived at the scene to disperse the crowds and restore calm.
When contacted by Peoples Gazette, an official from the Lagos State Police Command stated that the command was reaching out to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) overseeing the Oregun axis to gather full details on the incident and verify whether any formal arrests had been processed.
Thursday’s clash in Ikeja adds to growing concerns over campaign security ahead of the 2027 general elections, coming just days after reports of an attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar, Cross River State.
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