The Nigerian National Assembly complex on Wednesday afternoon was flooded with fully masked and heavily armed security officers as the Inspector-General of Police, Idris Ibrahim was billed to appear before the Senate on Wednesday.
Observers on the ground say the security officers are of different agencies ranging from the Departmental State Service (DSS), Civil Defence, to Nigerian Police, among others.
The fierce-looking security personnel had restricted movement around the National Assembly complex and could be seen meticulously double-checking the entire area.
The presence of the security officers is believed to be in anticipation of the arrival of the IGP to the NASS for questioning by the senators over the handling os Senator Dino Melaye’s gun-running case.
Recall that Mr Melaye was arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force last month while trying to board a flight to Morroco. He later ended up in hospital after reportedly jumping off a police van taking him to Lokoja in Kogi State.
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But the police chief failed to appear, stating he travelled on that day to Bauchi with President Muhammadu Buhari who was on a state visit.
His failure to appear compelled the senate to re-summon him and he is expected to appear in plenary today.
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Operations, Taiwo Lakanu ,was seen walking into the National Assembly complex earlier.
