Police fire tear gas as Lagos pensioners protest unpaid arrears
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- Police in Lagos reportedly used tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting at the Lagos House and state House of Assembly.
- The Nigeria Union of Pensioners organized the protest over outstanding pension adjustments and wage awards.
Police attached to the Lagos State Command reportedly fired tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting in Ikeja on Monday.
Members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners gathered at the Lagos House and the Lagos State House of Assembly over outstanding pension adjustments and wage awards. The protest heightened tensions in the Nigerian commercial center.
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