Three officials of the Lagos State House of Assembly—Ibrahim Abdul-Akeem Olarenwaju, Adetola Fatimoh Oluwatosin, and Adetu Samshudeen Adekunle—have formally apologized for assaulting operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) amid a recent leadership crisis at the Assembly.
The altercation occurred when DSS officers, who had been officially invited to provide security at the legislative complex, were attacked by the Assembly workers. According to official records, a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by Acting Clerk A.T.B. Ottun, requested DSS reinforcement at the complex from February 15 “until further notice.” The letter, referenced LSHA/FAD/0/7554/323, emphasized the need for heightened security due to internal tensions.
Upon their arrival, however, DSS personnel were confronted and assaulted. Relying on CCTV footage, the security agency identified and apprehended the three staff members, later filing charges against them.
In response, the implicated officials—Public Affairs Officer Ibrahim Abdul-Akeem Olarenwaju and Sergeant-at-Arms members Adetola Fatimoh Oluwatosin and Adetu Samshudeen Adekunle—submitted written apologies to DSS Director General Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi through the Lagos State Director of Security.
“I, Ibrahim Abdul-Akeem Olarenwaju, hereby tender my unreserved apology for any act or omission that I might have caused your distinguished office (DSS) and personnel in the course of my duty at the hallowed chamber of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Alausa, on the 27th day of February, 2025,” one of the apology letters read.
The Assembly staff pledged to uphold professionalism and avoid actions that could undermine security personnel in the future.
Meanwhile, in the wake of the leadership crisis, several media outlets initially reported that DSS operatives had “invaded” the Assembly. However, after reviewing the situation, major news organizations—including AIT, Channels TV, The Punch, Blueprint, Tribune, and The Guardian—retracted their reports and issued apologies to the DSS.
It remains uncertain whether Lagos Television (LTV), which was also asked to issue an apology, has complied. This uncertainty has sparked concerns over potential legal action by the DSS against the state-owned broadcaster.
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