Get Guardian on GoogleThugs on Thursday attacked supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) during a town hall meeting in the Oregun area of Lagos State, disrupting the event and sending participants running for safety.
The hoodlums, armed with cutlasses, cudgels and stones, invaded the venue and brought proceedings to a halt.
Before the pandemonium, the atmosphere at the venue was peaceful. Supporters of Obi and Kwankwaso were seen dancing and singing in preparation for the commencement of the town hall.
At around 11am, however, the hoodlums invaded the venue and began attacking NDC supporters. The thugs attempted to enter the main hall but were initially resisted by the supporters.
A correspondent who was outside the gate saw the louts approaching from Kudirat Abiola Road in Oregun. The correspondent said the thugs were conversing in Yoruba and were heard saying that the NDC supporters were few and could be attacked and overpowered.
The correspondent also heard some of the thugs asking their superiors to permit them to invade the venue with guns.
In the ensuing bedlam, motorists plying Kudirat Abiola Way made U-turns or took detours, while pedestrians ran for their lives.
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