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Senator arrested after Nigeria House mayhem

A man in handcuffs. A Nigerian Senator has been arrested after a House mayhem. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  Mohammed Momoh

Contributor based in Abuja, Nigeria

Nation Media Group

Suspended Nigerian Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who led a mob to the National Assembly to snatch the mace during plenary, has been arrested.

The mace is the symbol of authority of the Senate.

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