A town hall meeting organised by supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos was thrown into chaos on Thursday after suspected thugs invaded the venue and attacked participants.
The attackers, reportedly armed with machetes, cudgels and stones, stormed the gathering in the Oregun area of the state, disrupting proceedings and forcing attendees to flee for safety.
The hoodlums reportedly descended on the meeting while it was ongoing, creating panic among party supporters and other participants.
The attack brought the town hall meeting to an abrupt halt as those present scrambled to escape the violence.
Details surrounding the incident, including the identity of the attackers, the motive for the assault and whether anyone sustained injuries, were still unclear as of the time of filing this report.
The incident comes amid heightened political activities and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
More details are expected to emerge.