Police officers at the site of ongoing protests against demolitions in Lagos State fired tear gas on Wednesday to disperse demonstrators gathered at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja.
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The protesters had assembled to demand an end to forced evictions and the demolition of homes in communities across the state.
Observers reported that the tear gas caused panic, forcing protesters, residents, traders, and commuters to scatter in different directions to avoid exposure.
It was gathered that the situation by Police disrupted movement around the complex, as people scampered for safety amid the chaos.
As of the time of filing this report, security operatives were still present at the scene, while the protest had been temporarily dispersed.
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