The Lagos State Police Command has denied allegations that its officers opened fire on residents protesting the demolition of their homes, insisting that no firearms were used during the demonstration. Some of the demonstrators also called for justice for residents who were reportedly killed during previous demolition exercises. We used only teargas to disperse the crowd.”He explained that police were deployed early to maintain order and prevent criminal elements from hijacking the protest. The commissioner stressed that the Lagos Police Command respects the right to peaceful protest, adding, “Protest is part of democracy. We have police to protect it in a peaceful way.”Join our WhatsApp communityJoin Our Social Media Channels: