Police teargas pensioners protesting pension arrears at Lagos House

Police officers fired teargas at pensioners protesting at Lagos House in Ikeja over unpaid pension increases and other benefits. The protesters, comprising members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners and retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, demanded the implementation of approved pension increases and payment of outstanding arrears. The demonstration was disrupted by police action, forcing some retirees to flee and escalating tensions at the scene.