The Lagos State Police Command says it has launched an investigation into an attack on supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress at a town hall meeting organised for the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Oregun, Lagos.
This is just as the House of Representatives sets up an ad hoc committee to investigate reported cases of political violence, attacks on political gatherings and disruption of political activities across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The move followed a motion of urgent public importance adopted by the House on Thursday, amid the attack by suspected thugs on supporters of the NDC in Lagos.
Members of the NDC had gathered at the Classique Event Place, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, to await the arrival of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, when the suspected thugs stormed the venue.
Videos of the incident, which circulated on social media, showed a confrontation between the suspected attackers and party supporters.
The House constituted the ad hoc committee after adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the House Minority Leader, Fred Agbedi, and 16 other lawmakers.
Leading the House debate on Thursday, Agbedi condemned violence, intimidation, assault and destruction of property at political rallies, meetings and other lawful political activities, regardless of the parties involved.
