NDC Town Hall Disrupted in Lagos Before Obi Arrives

Suspected attackers disrupted a Nigeria Democratic Congress town hall in Oregun, Lagos, before presidential candidate Peter Obi arrived, damaging vehicles and prompting the meeting to be put on hold as security concerns continued.

Video footage showed people carrying sticks and other objects entering the venue, where attendees fled and furniture was overturned. The disturbance also spread into the adjoining compound. Some NDC supporters fought back and chased the intruders from the hall, according to reports from the scene.

Supporters detained one man suspected of involvement in the attack. In a video, he said he had come to the venue to ask for money. His role in the disturbance was not established. Several vehicles were reported damaged, including one belonging to the party’s deputy state chairman.

The town hall, where Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were expected to speak, was put on hold pending improved security. Police officers later fired shots into the air to disperse a crowd gathered near Kudirat Abiola Way, one report said. Obi arrived at the venue after the disturbance, while supporters gathered outside.

Accounts differed on whether anyone was hospitalised....