One of the suspected hoodlums who attacked supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) during a town hall meeting in Lagos State has reportedly been arrested.
The suspect was among the group of attackers who stormed the meeting venue in the Oregun area of Lagos on Thursday, disrupting proceedings and assaulting participants.
The hoodlums were reportedly armed with cutlasses, sticks and stones, forcing attendees to run for safety.
A video circulating on social media showed one of the suspected attackers being apprehended after the incident.
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The town hall meeting involved supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who recently defected to the NDC.
The attack has raised concerns about political violence and the safety of opposition supporters as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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