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Masked operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the premises of the National Assembly yesterday, causing tension among lawmakers, journalists and other workers.
There was a standing directive barring security men from entering the NASS premises with arms. They were to dump their arms and ammunition in the armory of the complex. But armed with Tavor assault rifles, the DSS operatives took up positions in parts of the building housing the two legislative chambers.
The scenario came barely two weeks after armed persons invaded the Senate chamber, overpowered security operatives, and fled with the mace.
Explaining the latest development, a top security officer at the National Assembly told The Guardian: “There…
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