Nigeria, Oct. 11 -- There was outrage on Saturday in Enugu State when some suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the state.

PREMIUM TIMES reports that the attack began earlier on Saturday when some NDC supporters attempted to gather at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Emene, but were dispersed by the hoodlums.

The supporters were at the airport to welcome the NDC governorship candidate in Enugu State, Chinyeaka Ohaa, when the incident happened.

Mr Ohaa landed at the airport ahead of the NDC's governorship campaign flag-off on Saturday.

Video clips obtained by this newspaper showed several NDC supporters scampering for safety amid sporadic shootings by the attackers.

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