Police deny tear-gassing pensioners in Lagos, say viral image AI-generated

Author: Oluwaseun TaiwoPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Police deny tear-gassing pensioners in Lagos, say viral image AI-generated

The Lagos State Police Command denied reports that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners were tear-gassed during their protest in Alausa, Ikeja, on August 31, 2026. About 500 pensioners staged a peaceful protest led by their Chairman, Comrade Michael Omishade. The police stated that no tear gas was fired and described a circulating photo on social media as AI-generated.

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