DSS, Police Storm Lagos Assembly, Seal Speaker’s Office in Shocking Raid

Early this morning, operatives from the Department of State Security (DSS), alongside the Nigeria Police, executed a sudden operation at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The security forces sealed off the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, her Deputy, and the Clerk of the House, igniting a wave of tension across the state.

The exact reasons for this dramatic move by the security agencies remain undisclosed, but it follows a period of political turbulence in the state’s legislative body. Sources suggest that this action might be related to ongoing legal battles concerning the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, who has been challenging the legality of his dismissal.

This incident has sparked controversy among political circles, particularly within Lagos’ Governance Advisory Council (GAC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where opinions on Obasa‘s removal are sharply divided. The sealing of these key offices could indicate deeper political maneuvers or investigations into legislative activities.

The situation has been widely discussed on social media platforms, with posts highlighting the sudden nature of the operation and questioning the implications for governance in Lagos State. The move has left many pondering the future direction of the state’s legislative leadership and the potential for further political upheaval.

As of now, there’s no official statement from the DSS or the Lagos State Assembly regarding the incident. The public and political watchers are keenly waiting for further details, which could shed light on the underlying motivations for such a significant security operation at the heart of state governance.