Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Lagos State Police Command to apologise for allegedly tear-gassing pensioners during a protest. The organisation, which condemned the alleged action, made the assertions in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Isiaq Akintola. New Telegraph had earlier reported that some retirees on Monday protested in Lagos State... The post MURIC Demands Apology Over Alleged Teargassing Of Lagos Pensioners appeared first on New Telegraph .
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Lagos State Police Command to apologise for allegedly tear-gassing pensioners during a protest.
The organisation, which condemned the alleged action, made the assertions in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Isiaq Akintola.
New Telegraph had earlier reported that some retirees on Monday protested in Lagos State over the non-payment of their entitlement and were allegedly tear-gassed by the police.
Reacting to the development, Akintola demanded an apology for what he described as an irrational attack on the retirees.
He also called on the state government to expedite action on the settlement of their entitlements.
Akintola said in the statement, “We strongly condemn the use of tear gas on non-violent protesters, least of all senior citizens, many of whom are frail and vulnerable. It was most reckless, unprofessional and lacking in all forms of civility.
“We therefore demand an unreserved apology from the state police command. People who have served the state government in their prime with all their strength and intellect deserve to be treated with respect and dignity in retirement.”
