Police and House Open Investigations After Attack on Lagos Opposition Meeting
MBTV News | 13 November 2026
The Lagos State Police Command says it has opened an investigation after suspected attackers disrupted a Nigeria Democratic Congress town-hall meeting in Oregun, Lagos, on Thursday.
Supporters had gathered at the Classique Event Centre on Kudirat Abiola Way ahead of the arrival of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, when violence broke out. Videos and witness accounts showed people carrying sticks and other weapons, damaged vehicles and attendees fleeing the area.
What authorities have confirmed
The police investigation is intended to establish who organised and carried out the attack. The House of Representatives has also constituted an ad hoc committee to examine the Lagos incident and other reported cases of political violence ahead of the 2027 elections.
The NDC and some supporters alleged that governing-party interests were responsible. The All Progressives Congress denied that allegation and separately condemned the attack, calling for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. MBTV has found no publicly available evidence establishing who sponsored the attackers, and no such allegation is presented here as fact.
Why the investigation matters
Political parties and their supporters are entitled to hold lawful meetings without violence or intimidation. Prompt identification and prosecution of perpetrators would be important for public confidence as election activity increases.
Sources: Police and House investigation reporting; independent account of the incident; APC response.
Image note: Licensed illustrative photograph. It does not depict the 12 November incident.
