Eric Patrick
The embattled Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has apologised to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force following the incident involving an assault on their operatives at the Assembly on February 17.
Obasa in a statement issued on Thursday, described the incident as “highly regrettable."
Obasa recognised the vital role that security agencies play in upholding law and order, highlighting that their presence at the Assembly was solicited for extra support.
Obasa was quoted in the statement as saying, “On behalf of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I hereby apologise to the security agencies, for the embarrassment caused them, and in particular the assault on security operatives of the DSS as widely circulated in videos.
“We value you and the work you are doing. You are the ones we call on in our time of need for the protection of lives and property in and around the assembly and Lagos state. It is clear that the assembly requested for additional support and your presence on this particular day.
“This is what we have always done in the past. It is regrettable that security operatives of the DSS had to be assaulted in the hallowed chambers of our State Assembly. I hereby apologise unreservedly on behalf of the entire Assembly.
“The Lagos Assembly and Security agents have always enjoyed a cordial and respectful relationship, and we have always called upon you when there is a need to maintain law and order. We hope that this incident will not damage the good relationship that we have built and enjoyed over the years.
“We plead on behalf of those who have been charged to court and look forward to an amicable settlement of this matter to foster our continued partnership for the peace of our dear state and at large.”
Meanwhile, three Assembly staff members accused of assaulting DSS operatives have been granted bail.
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