National Assembly condemns arrest of Judges by DSS

National Assembly condemns arrest of Judges by DSS

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 2:37 pm

National Assembly. Photo Femi Ipaye

National Assembly. Photo Femi Ipaye

Both chambers of National Assembly on Tuesday condemned the overnight raid on the residences of judicial officers as well as the arrest of some judges over the weekend by the Department of State Services, DSS.

The call by some lawmakers in both chambers that Lawan Daura, the Director General of DSS should be summoned to explain reason for the action was rejected by majority of members. The House of Representatives set up a committee to probe the invasion.

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