Few hours after the departure of the men of the Department of State Services (DSS) from the National Assembly, Senate President Bukola Saraki walked into the lobby of the White House to a tumultuous welcome from his colleagues that have been keeping vigil over the chambers.
At about 3.40pm, movements in the complex changed as people started running toward the White House lobby where lawmakers were seated.
Saraki walked in on his colleagues after which he sat in their midst while everyone struggled to have a handshake with him.
Saraki was supposed to chair a meeting of the National Assembly leadership scheduled for this afternoon but was called off due to the taking over the complex by security operatives.
He did not grant interviews to reporters though he had earlier sent a statement that he would address a world press conference tomorrow afternoon.