They Came in Five Buses With Guns and Cutlasses’ – NDC Chieftain Recounts Attack on Lagos Meeting
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has recounted the frightening experience of party members after suspected political thugs allegedly stormed their town hall meeting in Oregun, Lagos State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday during preparations for the arrival of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Narrating the incident, Olamilekan Olayiwola, Ward F Chairman and security coordinator at the gathering, said the attackers arrived in five LT buses around 8 a.m. and threatened to disrupt the event.
He claimed that approximately 50 suspected thugs armed with guns, axes, cutlasses and machetes invaded the premises and launched an attack on party supporters.
According to him, the attack caused confusion and a stampede, forcing participants to flee for their safety.
Olayiwola said four party members were injured, while several others lost their mobile phones in the chaos.
He also expressed concern over the absence of police officers during the attack, noting that only two DSS operatives were present and had to fire warning shots to disperse the attackers.
The NDC member appealed to security agencies to provide adequate protection for political activities across Lagos State, warning that the situation could become bloody if urgent action was not taken.
Meanwhile, over 20 armed policemen were later deployed to the scene, where party supporters were still waiting for the arrival of Obi and Kwankwaso.
