Some protesters also called for justice over residents who reportedly lost their lives during previous demolition exercises. Reports also emerged that some protesters were arrested, triggering condemnation from human rights groups, activists and social media users. “No gun was fired throughout the entire process of the protests yesterday,” Olohundare said. While acknowledging the right to protest, Olohundare stressed that the police remain committed to protecting peaceful demonstrations. “For every protest that happens in Lagos, we have police to protect it in a peaceful way.