{
  "id": 13449091,
  "title": "Thugs attack NDC members in Enugu [VIDEO]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/thugs-attack-ndc-members-in-enugu-video",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T15:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/10/thugs-attack-ndc-members-in-enugu-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tension erupted at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu on Saturday when thugs allegedly targeted members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the report states. The NDC members were en route to greet their gubernatorial candidate when the violence erupted, according to the outlet. This incident follows a similar attack a month ago, where the NDC accused \"state-sponsored thugs\" of assaulting its members during a grassroots gathering in Obuoffia Ward of Nkanu West Local Government Area, the source adds. Footage circulating on X shows the NDC members expressing concern as they claim they are being shot at and exposed to tear gas, the report details. They state, \"They are shooting tear gas at us. This is under the watch of the police and army. We're running for our lives. We're at the Enugu International Airport here,\" the outlet quotes. The NDC members are heard chanting, \"The All Progressives Congress, APC, must go. Tinubu must go,\" as they flee the scene, the video footage captures.",
  "summary": "There was tension at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, on Saturday when thugs reportedly attacked members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. The NDC members were said to have gone to the airport to welcome their governorship candidate before the incident occurred. This is coming barely one month after the NDC alleged that “state-sponsored […] Thugs attack NDC members in Enugu…",
  "key_points": [
    "Thugs attacked NDC members at Enugu airport.",
    "NDC members fled amid tear gas and gunfire.",
    "APC urged to leave, Tinubu urged to go."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}