The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Lagos State Council, were tear-gassed during their protest in Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, August 31, 2026, describing a photograph circulating on social media as AI-generated.
The Command, in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, said no tear gas was fired during the protest, which involved about 500 pensioners.
According to the police, the NUP members staged a peaceful protest at the Lagos State Governor’s Office, Alausa, Ikeja, at about 8:30 am on Monday.
The protesters were led by their Chairman, Comrade Michael Omishade, and the NLC Chairperson, Comrade Agnes Funmi Sesse.
The Command said personnel were deployed to the area to maintain law and order and ensure the safety of the protesters and other members of the public.
Those deployed included operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Taskforce, Eko Strike Force and personnel from divisional headquarters within the area. The security operation was coordinated and led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations.
The police said the protesters were addressed by the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Akinmade Ayinde, after which the NUP executives proceeded to an indoor meeting at the Governor’s Conference Hall.
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