Assault of state security officers: Court orders remand of 3 Lagos Assembly workers in DSS custody

 

 

Three Lagos State House of Assembly workers were on Tuesday remanded in the custody of the Department of State Security Services (DSS) over alleged assault of security operatives.

A Federal High Court in Lagos ordered the remand of Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola, who were named in charge No. FHC/L/273C/2025, dated Feb. 24, 2025.

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

Justice Daniel Osiagor ordered their remand after the DSS counsel, Mr Michael Bajela, sought their arraignment.

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

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

According to the charge sheet, the alleged offence took place on February 17 at the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The DSS alleged that the defendants 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 contravene section 516 of the Criminal Code Act, Law of the Federation, 2004. (NAN)