{
  "id": 4866806,
  "title": "Police deny teargassing Lagos pensioners, say viral image AI-generated",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/police-deny-teargassing-lagos-pensioners-say-viral-image-ai-generated-4866806",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-01T13:32:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-deny-teargassing-lagos-pensioners-say-viral-image-ai-generated/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the Lagos State Police Command refuted claims that tear gas was used against pensioners during a protest on Monday, August 31, 2026. A photograph purportedly showing the incident was revealed to be AI-generated. The pensioners, members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Lagos State Council, had gathered to advocate for unpaid pension adjustments and wage awards. The police spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, claimed the command maintained law and order and that no tear gas was fired during the protest. She also cautioned against spreading unverified information, which could incite tension or undermine public trust.",
  "summary": "Lagos State Police Command denies teargassing pensioners during a protest, stating the viral image is AI-generated. Learn more about the NUP protest. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deny-teargassing-lagos-pensioners-say-viral-image-ai-generated/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Police deny teargassing Lagos pensioners, say viral image AI-generated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/police-deny-teargassing-lagos-pensioners-say-viral-image-ai-generated",
        "published": "2026-09-01T13:24:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}