Following a closed-doormeeting held between the Senate and the House of Representativeson Tuesdayat the lower chamber, both houses have passed a vote of no confidence on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.

The two chambers further resolved to do all within their powers to uphold democracy.

Senators had earlier in the day commenced a closed session at11amand ended same at12 noon.

The lawmakers did not disclose what the agenda of the closed session was but sources in the parliament told our correspondent that the idea was that the Senators and the Reps would adopt separate resolutions before heading to the joint sitting.