Apprehension Over Security Checks In NASS Complex

There was apprehension on Thursday morning as operatives
subjected lawmakers, their aides and visitors to thorough
stop-and-search at the access gates of the National Assembly
complex.

NASS staff and journalists working in the complex were also
asked to provide staff identification before being granted
access.

The exercise created a massive traffic gridlock with entrance to
the complex extremely difficult.

Though the operation may not be unconnected with security
threats in the country and claim by Niger Governor that Boko Haram
fighter were just two hours away from the FCT, a source said the
exercise was at the order of Police authorities.

There was apprehension on Thursday morning as operatives
subjected lawmakers, their aides and visitors to thorough
stop-and-search at the access gates of the National Assembly
complex.

NASS staff and journalists working in the complex were also
asked to provide staff identification before being granted
access.

The exercise created a massive traffic gridlock with entrance to
the complex extremely difficult.

Though the operation may not be unconnected with security
threats in the country and claim by Niger Governor that Boko Haram
fighter were just two hours away from the FCT, a source said the
exercise was at the order of Police authorities.