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On Friday, multiple delegates and journalists faced barriers at Eagle Square during the ongoing 8th National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Security forces used tear gas to manage the crowd as many struggled for entry.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the use of tear gas against Nigerians who were peacefully protesting for free and credible elections. In a statement, he expressed concern over the suppression of citizens' democratic rights and called for transparency in the electoral process.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has expressed concerns regarding the police's alleged deployment of expired tear gas during protests in Makoko against illegal demolitions. The Lagos State Government defended its actions, citing public safety as the motive for recent demolitions.
On January 28, Lagos state police deployed tear gas against residents protesting at the Lagos state House of Assembly regarding ongoing demolitions in various communities. Protesters voiced their discontent over the lack of proper consultation and compensation from the state government.
In Minneapolis, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents used tear gas and pepper spray on a crowd of protesters, which included children, and shot a man in the leg following a car chase.
