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Police, however, attributed those visuals to artificial intelligence manipulation.<\/p>\n<p>The protest was held to demand unpaid pensions and adjustments, highlighting a long-running dispute between retired public servants and the Lagos State government.<\/p>\n<p>According to police, about 500 pensioners took part in the demonstration peacefully and dispersed without any incident after meeting with government representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) condemned the alleged police actions, describing them as inhumane. 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