The Police in Lagos State were seen distributing water and biscuits to protesting members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The protesters had gathered around the Ikeja area of the state to register their grievances over the rising cost of living in the country.
Police operatives were captured in a van handing out bottled water and snacks to the demonstrators who marched through the streets.
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Earlier, police authorities in the state promised to provide security for the protesters but warned them against causing trouble during the demonstration.
Tuesday’s protest is day one of the nationwide demonstration against the rising cost of living in the country. Since the removal of fuel subsidy last year and the floating of the naira, inflation has continued to soar in Nigeria.
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