CDHR slams teargassing of Lagos pensioners, demands arrears payment

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights on Tuesday condemned the reported use of tear gas and force against pensioners protesting on Monday over unpaid pensions, gratuities and other entitlements at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The rights group, in a statement signed by its National President, Yinka Folarin

Monday's protest at Lagos House has now added a new dimension to the dispute, with the pensioners questioning the decision to use teargas to disperse them.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Tension rose in Lagos on Monday as policemen attached to the Lagos State Command reportedly fired tear gas to disperse pensioners protesting at the Lagos House and Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikeja, over outstanding pension adjustments and wage awards. The pensioners, under the Nigeria U