Olushola Omogbehin
Police officers at the venue of the protest against demolitions in some parts of Lagos State have released tear gas to scattered gathered demonstrators at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday.
The protesters converged at the assembly complex to demand an end to forced evictions and the demolition of homes in communities across the state.
The release of tear gas caused a lot of panic in the area, forcing protesters, residents, traders and commuters to flee in different directions to avoid being affected.
The situation had affected movement around the complex, as people scampered for safety amid heavy security operatives trying to control the situation.
