Drama In Lagos Assembly: Heavy Security Deployed As Speaker’s Fate Hangs In The Balance

Drama In Lagos Assembly: Heavy Security Deployed As Speaker’s Fate Hangs In The Balance

There was a heavy security presence at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on Friday, as officers from the state police command, task force, and armed mobile police units took strategic positions around the premises……..READ MORE 

Armed officers were stationed under trees along the three main roads leading to the Assembly gate, while others remained inside security vehicles parked along the roads.

Inside the Assembly complex, groups of policemen sat in clusters, maintaining a watchful presence. At least 25 patrol vehicles from various police divisions were stationed along the roads leading to the Assembly. The pedestrian gate remained closed, with two police officers stationed at the entrance, while a state task force van was strategically positioned nearby.

Beyond the armed officers, two Assembly workers were seen inspecting vehicles and redirecting individuals away from the entrance. Movement around the Lagos State Recreation Park, which is near the Assembly gate, was also restricted, with large numbers of policemen in place.

A female Assembly staff member, speaking anonymously to Punch, confirmed that security was reinforced on Thursday and intensified on Friday due to growing tensions within the House.

“As you can see, the complex is unusually empty. Normally, people would be all over the stairs. I think what happened on Thursday made many stay away today.”

“The security situation here is unusual. It started yesterday, and when we arrived this morning, the number of officers had doubled. I believe it’s due to the ongoing leadership dispute,” she added.

The heightened security presence follows the ongoing leadership crisis involving Speaker Mojisola Meranda and the ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

Stay tuned for further updates on the situation.