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The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified its involvement in the security takeover of the Lagos State House of Assembly, stating that its presence was requested by the Assembly itself.

In a statement on Monday, the DSS explained that it acted on a letter from the Assembly dated February 14, 2025, which sought additional security due to potential threats.

The letter, signed by Acting Clerk Mr. A.T.B. Ottun, cited credible intelligence suggesting plans to forcefully reinstate the impeached Speaker on February 18, 2025.

In a copy of the letter dated 14th February, 2025, sighted by Daily Trust, the Assembly management told Security Agencies in Lagos that there was credible information that plans were afoot to forcefully reinstate the impeached Speaker of the State Assembly on 18th February, 2025.

The letter seen by our correspondent was sent to the DSS Director in the State, as well as the heads of other security agencies in Lagos.

Entitled URGENT: ENHANCED SECURITY MEASURES FOR LSHA PREMISES

the Acting Clerk wrote: “I wish to bring to your attention a pressing matter that requires immediate action.

“The impeached Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly plans to resume to office on the 18th of February, 2025, as the Speaker, posing a potential security threat to the Assembly and its members.

“In light of this situation,” continued the Clerk, “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.”


DSS Assures Public Of Neutrality

The DSS noted that its deployment was to ensure order and protect Assembly members, emphasizing that its actions were based on the lawmakers’ request and not driven by external influence.

This development follows days of tension at the Assembly, where legislative workers clashed with security personnel amid the ongoing leadership tussle between Speaker Mojisola Meranda and impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.

The DSS reiterated its commitment to upholding security and order without bias.

TimeManager:
President Tinubu demands an unreserved apology from those that have been dragging his name into this issue disrespectful.

Babangidapikin:
Someone is playing propaganda game here, first they said the President sanctioned the impeachment, now he sanctioned DSS invasion . Shey the President spokemen are sleeping, they can't debunk allegations.

TimeManager:
Since the beginning of this issue, the President has maintained a dignified silence, the President doesn't involve himself in state's matters unnecessarily. Why must you think that everything that happens must come from the President?. Does his spokesmen issue statements on River state's crisis or Kano State's Emirate crisis?. Why must they issue any statement concerning Lagos?. The President is not a talkative, the GAC are the ones in charge. If anyone has to talk, it would be the GAC.


-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:
https://dailytrust.com/leaked-memo-shows-dss-was-invited-to-lagos-assembly/

TimeManager:
President Tinubu demands an unreserved apology from those that have been dragging his name into this issue disrespectfully. Mr President is currently in Ethiopia for AU meeting while many ignorant folks are linking him to what's going on back home. Apparently, it was even the acting clerk of the Lagos Assembly who officially wrote to the DSS to come beef up security at the venue to prevent Obasa from gaining entrance into the building. God bless President Tinubu, God bless Nigeria.


-Kiss the truth!

TimeManager:
https://dailytrust.com/leaked-memo-shows-dss-was-invited-to-lagos-assembly/

theophorus:
Who invite them

free2ryhme:
If they were certain about viewing the leaked memo, an image of the document with the Lagos House of Assembly signed letterhead would have been more credible than using bolded fonts to push a narrative.

SatoshiX:
You can blame daily trust for that because the hardcopy is everywhere.

ClassicMan202:
Tinubu demands apology for what

If all Nigerians start to demand apology for all he has done.....

He will apologize for his next 10 lives, it will still not be enough

TimeManager:
Since the beginning of this issue, the President has maintained a dignified silence, [b]the President doesn't involve himself in state's matters unnecessarily. [/b]Why must you think that everything that happens must come from the President?-Kiss the truth!