A peaceful protest at Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos State, turned violent on Sunday, the fourth day of demonstrations, as hoodlums attacked and dispersed protesters.

The chaos began around 10:30 a.m. when a lawyer, identified as JP, urged protesters to leave the site, citing President Bola Tinubu’s recent national address.

However, a faction led by 70-year-old Adegboyega Adeniji of Peace Action Transformation refused to back down, insisting on continuing the protest.

Police intervened, attempting to persuade the remaining protesters to disperse. But moments later, a group of individuals emerged from across the street and began chasing protesters away.

By 11:30 a.m., the situation had spiraled out of control as the anti protesters returned, forcing all protesters to flee.

The sudden escalation of violence marred what had been a peaceful demonstration, leaving many shaken.