The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified that it did not invade the Lagos House of Assembly on Monday.
Daily Sun reported that DSS operatives stormed the Lagos assembly premises and the offices of Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and the clerk of the house were subsequently sealed.
But speaking amid the brewing tension caused by its presence, the DSS stated that its operatives were deployed following a request by the assembly itself.
In a statement, the DSS disclosed that the request was made in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and that it sought additional security due to potential threats.
The letter said credible information revealed that plans to forcefully reinstate impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa were underway and that it could pose a security risk.
An excerpt of the letter from the Lagos assembly was included in the DSS statement and it reads partly: “The impeached Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly plans to resume office on the 18th of February, 2025, posing 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, 16th February 2025, by increasing the presence of your men and observing strict access control within and outside the Assembly premises till further notice.”
See a screenshot of the letter below:
