PHOTOS: Troops Prevents Speaker Tambuwal As Members Scales Gate To National Assembly

According to a report on SaharaReporters, up to 1000 soldiers and policemen have allegedly sealed the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja and physically prevented the Speaker of the House from entering. The Speaker of the House, Aminu Tambuwal arrived the National Assembly today with a view to preside over the sitting of the House but fierce looking troops posted the stopped him at the gate. A melee has ensued as a result. See more photos below: