Nigeria, March 5 -- Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have disassembled supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, as they attempted to gain access into the National Assembly Complex.

According to reports, the protesters converged at the assembly gate as early as 8:00 am, coinciding with the resumption of plenary and the scheduled hearing of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions.

It was gathered that police officers deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd, citing the need to prevent a potential breakdown of law and order.

The protesters are said to have now relocated to the Unity Fountain in Abuja to continue their demonstration.

The protest follows hei...