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Peter Obi supporters and journalists attacked at campaign event in Nigeria

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Briefings

Violence erupted in Lagos on Thursday during a town hall meeting of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress. Participants were forced to flee as armed suspects attempted to force entry with sticks, machetes, and axes. The event occurred in a city where the opposition party is organizing to challenge the ruling party. No specific casualty numbers or dates of the attack are provided in the source.

Key points

• Violence erupted in Lagos on Thursday during a town hall meeting of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress.
• Participants were forced to flee as armed suspects attempted to force entry with sticks, machetes, and axes.

Context

The Nigeria Democratic Congress is an opposition party in Nigeria organizing a town hall meeting in Lagos to challenge the ruling party. The attack occurred during a public gathering in a city where political tensions are high.

Limitations

The source provides no specific casualty numbers, dates of the attack beyond Thursday, or details about the attackers' identities or the specific nature of the weapons used.

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