Mace of the Ogun State House of Assembly has been stolen after suspected burglars invaded the Assembly complex on Thursday.
According to Oyeyemi, the burglars broke into the speaker’s office through the roof.
He said investigations had commenced, adding that the head of the mace had been recovered.
“There was an unfortunate incident today in the assembly complex. Hoodlums broke into the assembly through the ceiling and removed the official mace of the house,” he said.
“That is why the Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun, had to go there for on the spot assessment. Now, the head of the mace has been recovered and investigation has commenced.
“The CP has directed the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department to take over the investigation.”
Oyeyemi disclosed that the police had found some clues as to who the culprits are, although no arrests have been made.
“We are getting some clues on the perpetrators of the incident and very soon we will arrest everyone that partook in that dastardly act. No arrest has been made but the investigation has commenced,” he said.
