The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered an investigation into separate attacks on political gatherings in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, where an NDC meeting was disrupted by gunfire and a PDP rally venue was vandalised.
The incidents occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Ndiuno-Obuoffia and St. Joseph Primary School in Agbani as political parties intensified grassroots activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The police said armed men reportedly invaded a ward meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress at Ndiuno-Obuoffia and fired shots during the gathering. Two people were said to have sustained injuries in the incident. I’m
At Agbani, another group reportedly attacked a venue prepared for a Peoples Democratic Party rally, damaging canopies and chairs that had been arranged for the event.
The police have not identified those behind the attacks or confirmed any political affiliation for the suspects. However, the incidents have led to allegations that political thugs may have been involved, with some claims linking the attackers to supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Sunday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.
Following the incidents, Giwa directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police heading the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a detailed investigation and ensure that anyone found responsible is arrested and prosecuted.
A video shared online by activist Chuks Eric appeared to show armed men entering the NDC gathering while party members were engaged in campaign activities. The gathering was reportedly focused on educating residents about how to identify the NDC and its logo when voting.
Eyewitness accounts contained in the video indicated that at least one person was shot during the disruption. The gathering reportedly became tense shortly before the armed men arrived, with participants chanting in support of the NDC and its presence in the South-East.
The police confirmed that their operatives were sent to both locations after receiving reports of the attacks. Their deployment was aimed at preventing further violence, restoring calm and pursuing suspects who fled the scenes.
The command, however, said neither of the organisers had informed the police ahead of the meetings or requested security personnel for the events.
The Commissioner consequently urged political parties, candidates and their supporters to conduct their activities peacefully and within the law as political mobilisation increases across the state.
Giwa also warned that actions capable of causing violence, intimidation, destruction of property or disruption of the electoral process would not be tolerated.
He called on political parties and organisers of campaigns, meetings, rallies and other political events to notify the police in advance. According to the command, early notification would allow security personnel to make proper arrangements and protect participants.
The Commissioner assured residents that the police would continue to provide security for lawful political activities across Enugu State.
He also directed that anyone found to have violated the law during the attacks should face appropriate legal action.
The latest incidents have raised concerns about the safety of political meetings in Enugu as parties step up campaigns and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.