Tensions Escalate: Security Forces Storm Lagos Assembly As Leadership Battle Intensifies

There was a significant security presence at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday, as officers from the state police command, task force, and armed mobile policemen took key positions to secure the area.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Armed officers were positioned under trees along the three main roads leading to the Assembly’s gate, while others remained in security vehicles parked along the roads.

Inside the complex, groups of policemen were stationed, keeping a vigilant watch. At least 25 patrol vehicles from various police divisions were parked along the road leading to the Assembly, with the pedestrian gate closed and two officers standing guard. A state task force van was also strategically placed near the gate.

In addition to the armed officers, two Assembly staff members were seen inspecting vehicles and redirecting people away from the entrance.

Movement around the nearby Lagos State Recreation Park, close to the Assembly gate, was also restricted, with several policemen sitting in groups.

Assembly Staff Confirm Increased Security Deployment

An anonymous female staff member at the Assembly confirmed that the increased security started on Thursday but intensified on Friday as tensions within the House mounted.

“The whole complex is quite empty today. On a regular day, people would be scattered all over the stairs. I think after what happened on Thursday, people stayed away today,” she said.

“The security situation is unusual. It began yesterday, and when we came in this morning, we saw that the number of officers had doubled. I believe it’s because of the ongoing issue,” she added.

This heightened security follows the ongoing leadership crisis between Speaker Mojisola Meranda and the recently ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

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