By Sandra Umeh
Lagos, Feb. 25, 2025
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the remand of three Lagos State House of Assembly workers in Department of State Security Services (DSS) custody over alleged assault.
The defendants, Ibrahim Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola, were named in charge No. FHC/L/273C/2025, dated Feb. 24, 2025.
The 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, Mr Michael Bajela, sought their arraignment.
However, the judge stated that he needed to review the case file before proceeding.
The defendants will, thus remain in DSS custody until their arraignment on Wednesday.
According to the charges, the alleged offence took place on Feb. 17 at the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The 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.
The DSS claimed this was intended to embarrass the agency and disrupt public order.
The offences contravene section 516 of the Criminal Code Act, Law of the Federation, 2004.
