Tension is escalating at the Capitol Building after a group of men claiming to be dismissed Executive Protection Service (EPS) officers barricaded the grounds, particularly the House of Representatives’ wing. This unprecedented move has sparked concern among lawmakers, staff, and citizens alike.
Early reports suggested gunfire on the scene, but a more accurate narrative has since surfaced, revealing that while there was a brief struggle over a firearm belonging to the Speaker’s security detail, no shots were fired. The situation remains tense as law enforcement agencies move to contain the situation.
The former EPS officers are protesting their dismissal, alleging it was done illegally. They are demanding that the government pay outstanding arrears owed to them since their termination. Their grievances seem to have reached a boiling point, resulting in this public display of civil disobedience.
Despite the high-profile nature of their protest, the dismissed officers have taken a firm stance against being filmed. Several attempts by bystanders and journalists to record their demonstration were met with resistance, with the officers refusing to allow any video evidence of their actions to be captured.
As the situation unfolds, questions are being raised about the government’s handling of these dismissals and the legitimacy of the claims made by the officers. For now, the Capitol Building remains a hotspot of unrest, with authorities working to defuse the tension.
Credit: DN News
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