Senator Tinubu’s National Assembly office burgled

The National Assembly Abuja Office of Senator Oluremi Tinubu representing Lagos Central Senatorial District has been burgled with some critical items said to have been carried away.

Nifemi Aje, Legislative Aide to Senator Tinubu In a statement on Thursday, said the incident was discovered on Wednesday as her staff resumed work.

According to her, it was discovered that the unknown burglars quietly tampered with the inner office through which they accessed the office.

The CCTV was demobilised.

The aide listed items removed to have included an HP laptop computer, Smile internet device, machine box attached to CCTV HP screen and some copies of Laws of the federation.

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Traces of footsteps were reportedly discovered on the office rug, and the wall cabinet was left disorganised.

“A report of the incident has already been lodged at the Police Post at the National Assembly and we are assured that the investigation has commenced into the matter.

“We do not know those who perpetrated the burglary or those who sponsored them.

“We are, however, waiting for the outcome of police investigation into the matter, the statement said.

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