The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the recent arrest of its president, Joe Ajaero, saying “this intimidation and assault must stop”.
Ajaero, last month, was invited by the police for questioning on charges related to criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, and cybercrime.
TRIBUNE ONLINE had reported operatives of the Department of the State Services (DSS) on Monday, arrested Ajaero.
Ajaero was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on his way to the United Kingdom for an official assignment.
The NLC president was billed to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in London, which begins today.
Reacting, the NLC described the arrest as “intimidation” and “assault” while calling on the authority concerned to put an end to it.
“The assault on Nigerian workers continues, President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero was arrested and abducted by men of the DSS at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja this morning, on his way to attend an official engagement TUC United Kingdom and he is now detained at the office of the NSA. This intimidation and assault must stop,” the post read.
— Nigeria Labour Congress HQ (@NLCHeadquarters) September 9, 2024
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