Nigeria, Jan. 28 -- Peaceful protesters demanding entry into the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa were met with gunfire and aggressive police action on Wednesday, leaving several residents injured and blood covering parts of the road.

Journalists covering the protest were also targeted at exactly 1:15 p.m. This PREMIUM TIMES reporter said he was pushed into teargas and shot at close range by police officers while standing near colleagues from Cool FM.

One officer reportedly said, "We don't like journalists. Join them now or I'll shoot you," before opening fire. Some journalists struggled to breathe while fleeing, despite clearly identifying themselves as members of the press.

Eyewitnesses said two female lawmakers, whose identit...