Nigerian security forces
have fired tear gas inside parliament, just before a crucial debate on
security in the conflict-ridden north-east.
Reports say the police were trying to stop House of Representatives speaker Aminu Tambuwal from entering.
Mr Tambuwal defected to the opposition from the ruling PDP last month. His former colleagues have since argued he should be stripped of his speaker role.
Senate leader David Mark ordered both chambers to close until next week.
Political tensions are high in Nigeria, ahead of general elections next year.
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