Court remands 3 Lagos Assembly workers at DSS custody

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, ordered the remand of three Lagos State House of Assembly workers in the Department of State Services (DSS) custody over alleged assault.

The defendants, Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola, were named in charge No. FHC/L/273C/2025, dated February 24, 2025.

The DSS accused them and others at large of conspiring to obstruct and assault security officers while they were on duty.

The presiding judge, Justice Daniel Osiagor, ordered the remand of the Assembly workers after the DSS counsel, Michael Bajela, sought their arraignment.

However, the judge stated that he needed to review the case file before proceeding.

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The defendants will remain in DSS custody until their arraignment on Wednesday, February 26.

According to the charges, the alleged offence occurred at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex on February 17.

The DSS alleged that the Assembly workers obstructed officers without lawful excuse.

They were also accused of cyberstalking, including recording and sharing false information on social media to incite public disorder.

The agency further alleged that Olanrewaju and Adekunle used an iPhone 12 Pro Max, while Adekunle also used a Tecno POP 8, to spread misleading content.

The DSS claimed this was intended to embarrass the agency and disrupt public order.

The offences, according to the DSS, contravene section 516 of the Criminal Code Act, Law of the Federation, 2004.

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