A letter has revealed the leadership of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday, actually invited security agents to maintain law and order at the complex, the acting Clerk has clarified.
This is however, contrary to media reports that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the Assembly.
According to a letter dated 14th February, 2025, the Assembly requested for security protection based on credible information that there were plans to forcefully reinstate the impeached Speaker of the State Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa. …CONTINUE READING
The letter, with reference number LSHA/FAD/0/7554/323, was signed by the Acting Clerk of the Assembly, Mr. A. T. B. Ottun, and addressed to the DSS Director in Lagos State, as well as the heads of other security agencies.
The Acting Clerk in a letter tittled ‘URGENT: ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES FOR LSHA PREMISES’, wrote:
“I wish to bring to your attention a pressing matter that requires immediate action.
“The impeached Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly plans to resume to office on the 18th of February, 2025, as the Speaker, posing a potential security threat to the Assembly and its members.
“In light of this situation, we kindly request that you take necessary measures to fortify the security of the Assembly premises with effect from Sunday 16* February, 2025 by increasing the presence of your Men and as well observe a strict access control within and outside the Assembly premises till further notice.
“We look forward to your prompt attention Sir. Thank you,” Prompt News quoted
