The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says there’s a chance the Union’s President, Joe Ajaero, is flown abroad for medical treatment.
NLC’s Media Head, Benson Upah, disclosed this owing to the extent of injuries sustained in Imo State on Wednesday.
The President was reportedly picked up from the Imo council secretariat of the NLC in Owerri by security operatives.
According to the NLC, Ajaero was beaten brutally immediately after he was taken by the Police.
The union said the NLC president was taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owerri for medical treatment.
Denying the arrest, the police command in Imo said the NLC president was taken into protective custody to avoid being lynched by a mob.
Reacting to the extent of injury sustained, Upah on Thursday told The Cable that: “Because of the deteriorating situation (Ajaero’s health), talks are being held about taking him outside the country. He is currently in Nigeria.”
