Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) clarifies its presence at the Lagos State House of Assembly, stating that it was invited by the Assembly to provide security, not that it conducted a forceful raid. The DSS states that it received a letter dated February 14, 2025, from the Assembly expressing concerns about the potential return of the impeached Speaker, Midashiru Obasa. The letter requested increased security measures to prevent disruptions and potential threats.
Nigeria's Secret Police, the Department of State Services , has clarified its involvement at the Lagos State House of Assembly following an alleged raid on the premises in partnership with the Nigerian Police Force.POLITICS NIGERIA reports that earlier in the day, heavily armed operatives of the forces stormed the Assembly complex. The operatives sealed off the offices of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and the Clerk of the House.
The DSS said that the letter highlighted specific fears about the return of the impeached Speaker of the Assembly Midashiru Obasa. According to the letter, there were plans for the Speaker to resume office on February 18, 2025. This action, the letter warned, could lead to security risks and might disrupt the safety of the Assembly and its members.The letter addressed to the DSS Director in Lagos was signed by the Acting Clerk of the Assembly, Mr. A.T.B. Ottun.
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