Police officers at the venue of the ongoing protest against demolitions in parts of Lagos State have fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators gathered at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday.
The protesters had converged at the assembly complex to demand an end to forced evictions and the demolition of homes in communities across the state.
Bellnews observed that the release of tear gas triggered panic in the area, forcing protesters, residents, traders and commuters to flee in different directions to avoid being affected.
Bellnews gathered that the situation disrupted movement around the complex, as people scampered for safety amid the chaos.
As of the time of filing this report, security operatives were still present at the scene, while the protest had been temporarily dispersed.
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