Suspected political thugs have attacked supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) during a town hall meeting organised in support of the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos State.

The incident occurred at about 11am on Thursday at Classique Event Centre, where supporters had gathered ahead of the meeting involving Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

The attackers, reportedly armed with cutlasses, cudgels, stones and other dangerous objects, invaded the premises, disrupting activities and forcing participants to scamper for safety.

Eyewitness accounts indicated that the assailants attempted to gain access to the main hall but were initially resisted by party supporters before forcing their way into the gathering area.

The ensuing confrontation caused panic, with chairs and other furniture scattered and vehicles parked around the venue reportedly damaged.

A multimedia journalist with TheCable, Samuel Adebanjo, was also attacked while attempting to cover the event. He reportedly sustained blows and kicks from the assailants, who seized his camera, gimbal and microphone.

According to reports, one suspected attacker was apprehended by party supporters and handed over to security personnel, while police operatives later arrived at the scene and deployed tear gas to restore order.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of political gatherings ahead of the 2027 general elections, following similar attacks involving NDC supporters in Delta, Cross River and other states.

Meanwhile, the identities and political affiliations of those responsible for the Lagos attack had not been officially established as of the time of filing this report.