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“The operatives of the RRS gave them a hot chase into the bush and recovered two kegs filled with petrol from them, among other dangerous exhibits. We want to warn our people not to turn the Assembly into a theatre of war.
“It is an arm of government that must be respected, so people should desist from creating unnecessary crisis. Let me also said that our men and officers are on ground to repel any dangerous moves being made by mischief makers to spark up trouble in any part of the state.” Abutu, who said that the police had not arrested anyone in connection with the attempted arson attack, however, revealed that the law enforcement agents were on their trail.
The Assembly had since Wednesday been taken over by the police following alleged plot by some individuals to invade the complex a day after the former Leader of Government Business, Gboyega Aribisogan, defeated Olubunmi Adelugba to become Speaker to succeed the erstwhile Speaker, Funminiyi Afuye, who died on October 19.
The Police Commissioner, Moronkeji Adesina, had drafted men of the police to the Assembly and shut down the place to prevent breakdown of law and order just as staff of the legislative body were asked to vacate the complex to prevent being caught unawares.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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