Nigerian police today prevented speaker
Aminu Tambuwal from presiding over a session at the National Assembly in Abuja.
They just released a statement on why they invaded National Assembly read 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 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.
Ag. CP EMMANUEL C. S. OJUKWU, psc
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS