Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has terminated the appointment of the Director General of DSS, Lawal Daura over invasion of the National Assembly earlier today.
Osinbajo on Tuesday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and the Director-General of the Department of State Security, Daura at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Following the meeting, Mr. Daura has been directed to hand over to the most senior officer of the State Security Service until further notice.
A statement by Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity said.
Mr. Daura has been directed to hand over to the most senior officer of the State Security Service until further notice.
— Laolu Akande (@akandeoj) August 7, 2018
It was gathered that the two security chiefs, who arrived Aso Rock at different times, were to update the acting president on security developments including the blockade of the National Assembly by security officials.
The Inspector-General of Police was the first to arrive at about 12.35 p.m. before the arrival of the DSS Director General at about 1.15 p.m.
The police and operatives of the DSS early on Tuesday, blocked the main gate of the National Assembly, preventing lawmakers and staff from gaining access into the complex. The security operatives, however, later allowed the lawmakers access into the complex while journalists and other staff were barred.
