The political crisis in Edo State took a new turn Thursday morning as armed policemen took over the state’s House of Assembly compex in Benin City.
Seven of the pro-Obaseki lawmakers had on Wednesday impeached the Deputy Speaker of the House after he declared support for the All Progressive Congress, APC, gubernatorial candidate, Pastor Ize-Iyamu for the September 19 poll.
Dozens of the security officials stormed the complex while patrol vehicles were stationed around the area.
The move was to forestall alleged planned attack on the facility.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Ayoola Ajala, led the operation, which is ongoing.
