…on Tuesday debunked reports of images circulating on social media about the use of tear gas on pensioners during a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, August 31, 2026. The command further stated that a specific photograph allegedly depicting what happened at the protest ground was generated via the…
…other benefits. The demonstration became tense after police officers reportedly fired tear gas to disperse some of the protesters. The commission said it recognised the financial importance of ensuring that retirees received all benefits due to them and acknowledged concerns arising from delays in implementing pension…
…a 24-hour curfew was imposed on the first day following intense gunshots and the use of tear gas in the area, with residents instructed to remain indoors for their safety. He said the restriction was reduced to 20 hours on the second day, allowing residents to move around between 12 pm and 3 pm, although intermittent g…
•Traditional rulers administer peace oaths ContentsAdeleke in early leadSkirmishes, tear gas, ballot box snatching mar votingLawmaker, others arrestedADC candidate’s polling unit attackedTension in ModakekeTraditional rulers administer oaths to gladiatorsLarge turnout despite fears •97-year-old man votes •Election reco…
…state as some men dressed as Police Officers Allegedly Storm Centre in Modakeke, Fire Tear Gas and Disrupt Distribution of Osun Election Material.” The incident reportedly occurred as election officials prepared materials for distribution ahead of the Osun State governorship election. Voters across the state are expect…
…Modakeke Ward 10, Ife East Local Government Area, following the accidental discharge of tear gas that sparked panic during Saturday’s governorship election. The command’s response followed viral video clips on social media depicting a chaotic scene in Modakeke, where onlookers expressed anger in Yoruba at police office…
…polling areaAn eyewitness said the men seized election materials and appeared to release tear gas before leaving the sceneElection agents and INEC officials fled the area as panic broke out among voters and polling staffPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Tension gripped Modakeke Ward 1…
…targeting police with stones and other projectiles, and security forces responding with tear gas, rubber bullets and a water cannon. The protesters, mobilised by left-wing movements and unions, were undeterred by earlier concessions removing one change that would have made it easier for foreigners or foreign entities t…
…attempted to march towards parliament from the Jantar Mantar protest site. Police fired tear gas and used batons to disperse the protest, triggering clashes and a wave of detentions. In the eastern state of Bihar, a police official was suspended for using an assault rifle to disperse student protesters in Siwan distric…
…hiding in the home's attic."After four hours of tactical operations including drones, tear gas, walls and doors being breached and attics being searched with K-9s, yeah, he never gave up. He cared more about himself than the victims," Kennedy blasted. Cops were mystified why the two restaurant workers were targeted as…