There was chaos at the Plateau State House of Assembly in the early hours of Monday as thugs gained access from the back of the Assembly complex to wreak havoc and attempt to remove members who were already sitted in the House.
The security operatives were taken by surprise when some unknown persons made their way through the back of the House to stop the embattled Speaker, Abok Ayuba, and some members of the House from going ahead with any proceedings which led to a response and clash with youths who were protesting outside the complex in support of the Speaker.
The fracas led to damaging of doors and windows, it took the quick response of the security personnel led by the Commissioner of Police in the State, Edward Egbuka, and State Commandant NSCDC, Alexander Barunde to restore order.
However, roads leading to the Plateau State House of Assembly were barricaded as youths bearing various placards protested in support of embattled Speaker Abok Ayuba who was purportedly impeached last week Thursday.
Recent reports has also shown Ayuba in a video as he sat with other members calling for restoration of legal process and proceedings in the house and advocated for the intervention of democratic stakeholders, and the President Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Soon afterwards, the security agencies moved in to forestall the breakdown of law and order as they ordered everyone out of the complex tear gassed persons who resisted as they scampered for safety.
As at the time of filing this report, normalcy has been restored, but security has barricaded the road leading to the State Assembly.
Also, both the Commissioner of Police in the State, Edward Egbuka and State Commandant NSCDC, Alexander Barunde are still in the Assembly complex.
Report gathered that an emissary has been sent to the Governor of the State(all APC members); while other members loyal to the embattled Speaker are in the Assembly complex, saying they will not leave until the Speaker is reinstated.
Recall that last Thursday 8 members of the 24 legislature purportedly impeached Rt. Hon. Ayuba, and replaced him Hon. Yakubu Sanda (APC, Pengana Constituency).
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