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Nigerian civil society organizations are calling for a full investigation after pensioners protesting for their entitlements were allegedly subjected to tear gas by security forces in Lagos.
The Lagos State Police Command has rejected claims of using teargas on protesting pensioners, stating that circulating images were artificially generated, amid ongoing labor demonstrations.
Lagos State police fired tear gas at a group of pensioners who were protesting unpaid pension arrears outside the Lagos House. The protest turned chaotic as officers dispersed the crowd.
Law enforcement authorities in Lagos have refuted allegations that they deployed tear gas against protesting retirees, while civil society organizations continue to demand an independent inquiry into the incident.
Prominent Nigerian figures have publicly condemned police forces for using tear gas against retired civil servants protesting for unpaid pensions, highlighting ongoing struggles for veteran welfare.
Pensioners in Lagos are protesting delayed pension increases and demanding payment by August 31, warning of a larger demonstration if the state government does not act.
Lagos Police deny teargassing pensioners protesting unpaid entitlements, calling reports false.
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights on Tuesday condemned the reported use of tear gas and force against pensioners protesting on Monday over unpaid pensions, gratuities and other…