Nigeria, March 3 -- There is an increased presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Neighbourhood Watch are conducting rigorous checks on all vehicles attempting to enter the complex.

Visitors are being barred from accessing the premises, while staff members are required to present their identification cards before being granted entry.

Lawmakers are set to hold a plenary session today despite the heavy security presence.

In a WhatsApp message sent to lawmakers and seen by PREMIUM TIMES, lawmakers were informed of the plenary session scheduled for Monday, 3 March.

"Good evening Distinguished Colleagues. I have the ins...