Protesters stormed the Senate chamber on Wednesday and stole the mace.
The protesters are believed to be supporters of a suspended senator, Ovie Omo-Agege.
The mace is the symbol of authority in the parliament.
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Mr Omo-Agege was suspended for accusing his colleagues of working against President Muhammadu Buhari.
Premiumtimes reported.