Police officers fired teargas at pensioners protesting at the Lagos House in Ikeja over unpaid pension increases, wage awards, and other benefits. The protesters, from the Nigeria Union of Pensioners and the Contributory Pension Scheme, demanded action from the Lagos State Government. The demonstration turned tense as police dispersed the crowd, forcing some retirees to flee. The pensioners expressed dissatisfaction over the use of force while seeking their entitlements.
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