Revealed: Lagos Assembly invited DSS to maintain order, not to seal offices
NASS
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Assembly invited Department of State Services to maintain order, contrary to media reports claiming that operatives of the DSS stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly and sealed the offices of the Speaker and her deputy.
In a letter dated February, February 14, 2025, the Assembly management alerted security agencies in Lagos about credible intelligence suggesting plans to forcibly reinstate the impeached Speaker on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
The management warned that such an attempt posed “a potential security threat to the Assembly and its members.”
The letter, bearing reference number: LSHA/FAD/0/7554/323, was signed by the Acting Clerk of the Assembly, A.T.B. Ottun, and addressed to the DSS Director in Lagos, as well as the heads of other security agencies in the state.
The letter titled: “Urgent: Enhanced Security Measures for LSHA Premises,” the letter underscored the need for immediate action to prevent any security breaches at the Assembly.
The letter was addressed to the “The impeached Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly plans to resume office on the 18th of February, 2025, as the Speaker, poses 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.”
