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Police Fire Tear Gas At Pensioners Protesting Arrears

Published Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · Updated September 1

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Police in Lagos, Nigeria, used tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting arrears at the Lagos State Government Secretariat. This action has been condemned by human rights lawyer Femi Falana and activist Omoyele Sowore, who called for an investigation and prosecution of the officers involved. The pensioners themselves have also questioned the use of tear gas.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Human rights lawyer Femi Falana and activist Omoyele Sowore have condemned the use of tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting on Monday at the Lagos State Government Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja.
  • Pensioners questioned the decision to use teargas to disperse them during their protest.

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Police Action Condemnation
  • AllAfrica

    AllAfrica reported on the condemnation of the police's use of tear gas against protesting pensioners by human rights lawyer Femi Falana and activist Omoyele Sowore, highlighting their calls for investigation and prosecution. The outlet also noted the pensioners' questioning of the decision to use teargas to disperse them.

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