The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has ordered the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to provide security for the 17 Edo lawmakers from the All Progressives Congress, APC.
In a letter dated 5th of August and based on a petition to his office by Idahosa-West Chairman, Malami said the security measure is necessary to prevent breakdown of law and order in the State.
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The 17 lawmakers backing the APC Governorship candidate, Osagie Ize Iyamu have been locked in a battle to access the Edo State House of Assembly complex on To Road, Benin City with 7 lawmakers loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Editor, (Omor Bazuaye
