In a shocking turn of events, all police escorts assigned to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, along with those safeguarding the Assembly complex, have been withdrawn with immediate effect, leaving both the Speaker and the legislative building unprotected.
Mr. Victor Ganzallo, the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Information, confirmed the alarming development and voiced serious concerns over the sudden removal of security personnel.
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“As of now, all security detail has been removed from the Speaker, and she is left without protection,” Ganzallo revealed. He cautioned that this leaves the Speaker “vulnerable and exposed to potential threats,” stressing the urgent need for action to address the security gap.
The reason behind the withdrawal remains unknown, with no official statements issued from either the Lagos State Police Command or the state government.
This unprecedented security lapse raises significant questions about the safety of government officials and the protection of the Lagos Assembly complex, stirring fears over potential risks to both.
