Edo Assembly suspends session after bullets found in complex
The Edo State House of Assembly suspended its first sitting for 2026 after bullets and gunshot holes were discovered on the roof of the assembly complex. Tension rose among lawmakers as they arrived and learned of the incident. Jonathan Ebamewu, the Majority Leader, said the matter is under investigation and the sitting is postponed until further notice. Security agencies have been called in to investigate and ensure the safety of the premises.
What we know
- The Assembly suspended its first sitting for 2026 after bullets and gunshot holes were found on the roof.
- Jonathan Ebamewu stated that the police and DSS have been called to investigate the incident.
- The Assembly sitting has been postponed until further notice to allow for a thorough investigation.
- Officers of the Edo State Police Command were seen searching the assembly complex.
- Jonathan Ebamewu assured that everything is calm and lawmakers are ready to resume once it is safe.
