Police deny tear-gassing pensioners in Lagos, say viral image AI-generated
The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports that members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Lagos State Council, were tear-gassed during their protest in Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, August 31, 2026, describing a photograph circulating on social media as AI-generated. The Command, in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, said no tear gas […] The post Police deny tear-gassing…
The Lagos State Police Command has refuted claims that pensioners from the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) were exposed to tear gas during a protest in Alausa, Ikeja on August 31, 2026. A viral image circulating on social media depicting the incident has been labeled as AI-generated by the Command in a statement released on September 1, 2026.
According to the police, approximately 500 pensioners participated in the peaceful demonstration, which began at around 8:30 am at the Lagos State Governor’s Office. The protest was organized and led by NUP Chairman, Comrade Michael Omishade, along with NLC Chairperson, Comrade Agnes Funmi Sesse. Police personnel were present at the scene to ensure the safety of both the protesters and the general public, comprising officers from the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos State Taskforce, Eko Strike Force, and various divisional headquarters.
The Command was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations. Following the protest, the NUP executives convened an indoor meeting at the Governor’s Conference Hall.
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