A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the remand of three Lagos State House of Assembly workers in the Department of State Security Services, DSS, custody over alleged assault.
The defendants, Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola, were named in a charge, as DSS accused them and others at large of conspiring to obstruct and assault security officers while they were on duty.
Justice Daniel Osiagor ordered their remand after DSS counsel, Michael Bajela, sought their arraignment, stating that he needed to review the case file before proceeding.
According to the court, the defendants will remain in DSS custody until their arraignment on Wednesday, 26th February, 2025.
9News Nigeria reports that according to the charges, the alleged offence took place on February 17 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, as DSS alleges 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. DSS further claimed this was intended to embarrass the agency and disrupt public order, as the offences contravene section 516 of the Criminal Code Act, Law of the Federation, 2004.
