Mace theft: Agege Denies Involvement In Senate Invasion, Mace Theft

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege representing Delta Central district has reacted to the invasion of the Senate Chambers by suspected hoodlums, denying involvement within the incident. The Senate Chamber was invaded earlier immediately by some individuals who made away with the mace. Shortly after the mace was stolen, the Senate accused Omo-Agege of sending thugs to steal the mace.

Senator Omo-Agege in his response, nonetheless, denied involvement within the theft of the mace. He mentioned he has additionally left police custody. Lucky Ajokperniovo, for the workplace of the Senator, mentioned that he solely went to the Red Chamber on Wednesday, April 18 to renew work and sit for plenary including that he was solely invited by the police to talk about his perspective on the incident. He mentioned, “This weighty allegation shouldn’t be true in any respect.

“Following the said media reports on the Mace issue, the Police authorities decided to hear from Senator Omo-Agege. He has told the Police his perspective to help them carry out a proper investigation. He has since left the Police. Senator,” the assertion learn partially. Omo-Agege additionally reacted to the assertion by the Senate Spokesperson, Senator Abdullahi Sabi accusing him of main the hoodlums to cart away the mace. Omo-Agege described the allegation as ‘very serious’.