Security officials attached to the National Assembly Complex in Abuja have arrested some legislative aides and National Assembly workers for engaging in last-minute looting of the offices of lawmakers and carting away valuables belonging to the second tier of government.
Some of the items are television sets, cabinet shelves, electronics, computers, printers, furniture, air conditioners, rugs and carpets, and solar power systems.gathered that outgoing and re-elected members of the Senate and House of Representatives were also engaged in moving those items out of their respective offices and residences as it had become the tradition so that new items could be purchased for members of the 10th National Assembly.
Confirming the incident, the Sergeant-at-Arms at the National Assembly, Chuks Obaloje, confirmed the incident, but could not provide details of the development. He said that it was not in his place to speak on the incident and directed our correspondent to the police spokesperson. However, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, said she could not give details as she had been unable to reach the DPO.
He noted that some people were stopped and not allowed to go out with items that were not assigned to their offices.
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