Lagos police investigate attack at NDC town hall in Oregun
Lagos police are investigating an attack on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) at a town hall in Oregun on Thursday, 12 November. The party organised the meeting for its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
TheCable said attackers assaulted its multimedia journalist Samuel Adebanjo and stole his equipment while he covered the meeting at Classique Event Place in Oregun, Alausa.
Police say two men were seriously injured
Lagos police spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi said officers responded to a distress call and brought the situation under control. She said two men suffered serious injuries and were taken to the Emergency Centre at Toll Gate.
Adebisi said preliminary information suggested the men may have taken part in the attack. Investigators were examining their roles. The police statement gave no details about arrests.
Lagos APC denies involvement
The NDC accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of involvement. The Lagos APC denied sponsoring or taking part in the attack and asked the NDC to provide evidence. The APC Presidential Campaign Council condemned attacks on political gatherings and called for those responsible to face prosecution.
On Thursday, the House of Representatives set up a committee to investigate reports of political violence nationwide, including attacks on political gatherings ahead of the 2027 elections. The committee has three weeks to report its findings.