Lagos Lawmakers Storm DSS Office to Protest Detention of Colleagues

Lagos lawmakers confront the DSS over the detention of their colleagues, demanding immediate release. 

Approximately 30 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly visited the Department of State Security office in Magodo on Thursday.

It seems their visit is linked to the detention of two colleagues who were summoned for questioning on Wednesday regarding state assembly matters.

The two lawmakers summoned for questioning are Hon. Lanre Afinni and Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu. Sources indicate that one has been released, while the other remains in DSS custody.

The lawmakers presently at the DSS premises are: Hon. Abiodun Tobun from Epe constituency, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu from Eti-Osa constituency two, Hon. Kehinde Joseph from Alimosho constituency two, and Hon. Solomon Bonu from Badagry constituency one, along with several others.

After a six-hour questioning session, all 30 individuals who visited the DSS office have been released.

The lawmakers declined to comment after being released.

The invitation pertains to the removal of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa on January 13, following allegations of financial misconduct and other related issues.

The former Speaker, facing challenges, submitted a petition to the DSS regarding the procedure of his ousting.

The legislators stated they would address the issue when the time is right.