Nigeria police explain why they invaded the National
Assembly
The Nigeria Police have released a
statement explaining why they sent police officers to the National Assembly
yesterday morning, preventing Tambuwal and other lawmakers from gaining access
into the Assembly ground. Find the statement below...
Following an intelligence report of a likely invasion of the House
of Representatives by hoodlums and thugs, the Nigeria Police Force promptly
deployed its personnel to the premises to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
Consequently,
the Police condoned the area and began screening of all members and visitors
alike.
In the course of this lawful exercise, Alh. Aminu Tambuwal CFR,
arrived the venue with a motley crowd, who broke the cordon, assaulted the
Police and evaded due process and the Police had the duty to restore order and
normalcy, using lawful means
The IGP seizes this medium to warn all political actors and their
followers to respect constituted authority and due process and to desist from
the use of thugs to pursue their agenda.
The Nigeria Police shall continually apply all lawful means to
prevent a breakdown of law and order in all segments of the society and shall
apply the full weight of the law on any political actor who violates the peace
and security of the nation.
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