By Sophia Afolabi
The Enugu State Police Command has opened an investigation into two incidents that disrupted political activities in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, including an attack on a grassroots meeting of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The incidents occurred on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Ndiuno-Obuoffia community and St. Joseph Primary School, Agbani, according to the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, who confirmed the development through the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe.
Giwa directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to thoroughly investigate both incidents and ensure that anyone found responsible is brought to justice.
At Ndiuno-Obuoffia, the police said armed hoodlums disrupted an NDC ward meeting with sporadic gunfire, leaving two attendees injured. At St. Joseph Primary School, Agbani, another group allegedly destroyed canopies and chairs arranged for a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally.
The Command said officers were immediately deployed to both locations after receiving reports of the incidents to prevent further violence and pursue the fleeing suspects.
The development came amid the circulation of a video posted online by activist Chuks Eric, which showed armed men storming a political gathering as members sang and listened to a speaker campaigning for the NDC.
According to eyewitness accounts contained in the video, at least one person was shot during the incident. The gathering was reportedly discussing how residents could identify and vote for the NDC by recognising the party’s logo before the attackers disrupted the meeting.
The footage also captured participants chanting in support of the NDC and the South-East shortly before the armed men reportedly arrived. The police, however, did not independently confirm the shooting allegation contained in the video.
The Command further disclosed that organisers of both political gatherings failed to notify the police or request security coverage ahead of the events, despite the need for adequate security arrangements during political activities.
The Commissioner warned political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders against violence, intimidation, destruction of property and other actions capable of threatening public peace or interfering with the electoral process.
Giwa urged political parties and organisers to inform the police ahead of campaigns, meetings, rallies and other gatherings so that appropriate security measures could be put in place. He also stressed that electoral offences remain punishable under the law.
The Commissioner assured residents that the Command would continue to provide security for lawful political activities across Enugu State, while warning that anyone found violating the law would be dealt with decisively.
The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the two incidents and identify those responsible, as political parties intensify grassroots mobilisation in Enugu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
