The federal government of Nigeria has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to provide security for the 17 Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers.
This was contained in a letter issued by Abubakar Malami, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, It followed a petition to his office by Idahosa-West Chambers.
He explained that the directive became necessary to prevent breakdown of law and order.
The APC legislators are loyal to former national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, and the governorship candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
They clashed with lawmakers loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki On Thursday 6th of August, 2020 Governor Obaseki has vowed to deal with perpetrators of violence.
He indicted Oshiomhole, his predecessor, for the Edo Assembly change of leadership and turmoil in the state
