Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who was accused of hiring thugs to
steal the mace in the Senate, has denied involvement in the theft. Some persons had invaded the Senate Chamber on Wednesday,
April 18, and made away with the mace, the parliament's symbol of authority.
Following the incident, the Red Chamber accused Omo-Agege,
who had been suspended, of masterminding the heist.
Consequently, the accused Senator was arrested by the FCT
Police Command.
Omo-Agege's side of the story
In a statement signed by a lawyer, Lucky Ajokperniovo, on
behalf of Omo-Agege said the senator is no more in police custody.
Hoodlums associated with Senator Ovie Omo-Agege run out of
the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly with the mace
(Twitter/@PRINCE_VIIII)
Ajokperniovo said Omo-Agege had nothing to do with the mace
theft, adding that the senator only went to the Senate on Wednesday to resume
work and sit for plenary.
"We are aware of several media reports suggesting that
Senator Omo-Agege personally removed or encouraged anyone to remove the Mace of
the Senate. This weighty allegation is not true at all", the statement
said.
"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 Omo-Agege trusts them to thoroughly investigate
this very serious matter"
The Senator also described the statement by the Senate
Spokesperson, Senator Abdullahi Sabi accusing him of leading the hoodlums to
cart away the mace a 'very serious' allegation.
"We are carefully studying Senator Sabi’s allegations
to ascertain their full ramifications. Appropriate responses will follow, as
may be necessary," the statement added.
However, the police are said to have arrested five persons
in connection with the mace theft. All the suspects are reportedly from Delta
state, where Omo-Agege hails from.
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