By Abiola Olawale
In a shocking turn of events, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) formally summoned the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, for questioning.
The police, in an official invitation letter signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team, said the summon was to question Ajaero over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences.
The letter reads in part: “This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime in which you have been implicated.
“You are therefore required to report to the undersigned for an interview on Tuesday, 20th August 2024, at 10:00 hrs prompt, at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja, through the Team Leader on telephone no 08035179870, in connection with the above investigation.
“Be informed that if you fail to honour this letter, this office will have no choice but to issue a warrant for your arrest.”
At the time of filing this report, Ajaero could not be reached for comments to ascertain his reaction to this latest development.
The New Diplomat reports that this comes after NLC raised alarm over an alleged invasion of its headquarters in Abuja.
However, the police denied ever invading the headquarters of the NLC, saying its operatives performed a lawful operation.
During a press conference in Abuja last Thursday, NLC leaders rejected the police explanation on the raid saga and demanded an apology, the return of seized items, and the release of detained individuals.
The NLC also condemned government attempts to interfere with its internal affairs, including a proposed reduction in the tenure of trade union leaders, arguing that such actions violate labour laws and international conventions.
