There was tension at the Ojota area of Lagos Saturday morning as policemen stationed at the Gani Fawehinmi Park clashed with protesters.
This was just as security men also fired tear gas canisters at Abuja protesters.
Smoke took over everywhere as protesters took to their heels.
In Abuja, protesters who converged at the Unity Fountain Abuja to observe the June 12 rally were attacked by Police officers who fired tear gas canisters in a way to disrupt the demonstration.
The peaceful protesters in their large numbers were seen chanting solidarity songs and carrying placards with different inscriptions.