Suspected thugs on Thursday stormed the Ondo State House of Assembly amid the lingering crisis over the alleged impeachment of the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji.
The men, said to be from Ondo town, the constituency of the embattled Speaker, reportedly moved around the Assembly complex, visiting different offices without disclosing their purpose.
A staff member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the development caused tension among workers as the suspected thugs moved from one office to another.
According to the source, the situation was eventually brought under control following the intervention of a lawmaker, Olajide Oguntodu, some other members of the Assembly and security personnel.
The source said the intervention prevented the situation from escalating, adding that the suspected thugs were subsequently forced to leave the premises.
The development came amid the unfolding leadership crisis in the Assembly, with lawmakers reportedly divided over the fate of Oladiji.
The alleged impeachment move has heightened tension around the legislative complex, with security personnel maintaining a presence to forestall a breakdown of order.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the Assembly authorities on the alleged invasion or the circumstances surrounding the impeachment proceedings.