The Lagos State House of Assembly has addressed the circumstances surrounding the invasion of the Assembly complex by the Department of State Services (DSS) personnel in the early hours of Monday, February 17, 2025.
The Acting Clerk responded to the controversial matter, saying, “The Assembly called upon security agencies to ensure security, help maintain order, and not seal off offices.”
According to a letter dated February 14, 2025, signed by the Acting Clerk of the House, A. Ottun, the Assembly management informed security services in Lagos of “credible intelligence that indicated plans to forcibly reinstate the impeached Speaker on February 18, 2025.”
Vanguard Nigeria reported that the management stated that such an attempt would pose “a potential security threat to the Assembly and its members.”
The letter, with the reference number LSHA/FAD/0/7554/323, was addressed to the DSS Director in Lagos as well as the chiefs of the state’s security agencies.
The letter, titled “Urgent: Enhanced Security Measures for LSHA Premises,” emphasised the need to prevent security breaches at the Assembly.
“The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly intends to regain office on February 18, 2025, posing a potential security concern to the Assembly and its members.
“We kindly request that you take necessary measures to fortify the security of the Assembly premises with effect from Sunday, February 16, 2025, by increasing the presence of your men and as well observe strict access control within and outside the Assembly premises till further notice.
“We look forward to your prompt attention Sir. Thank you.”
