By Abiola Olawale
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that its operatives did not raid the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), located in Abuja.
The NPF, in a statement issued by its Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, explained that the force received an intelligence report about a suspected criminal operating from a shop in the Centre Business District of Abuja, which coincidentally was the NLC building.
Adejobi added that the operation was lawful, stating that it had no malicious intent.
He maintained that the operation had nothing to do with the NLC, its Secretariat, staff, or leadership.
The statement reads: “Detectives, armed with the appropriate legal authority, conducted an operation at the location, which turned out to be the NLC building,” he said.
“This well-coordinated, lawful operation was solely aimed at apprehending the prime suspect—a foreign national implicated in numerous criminal activities across Nigeria and other African countries.
“The NLC Secretariat was not the focus of the operation, which was targeted at a rented shop within the building used by the suspect as a front for his criminal activities in Nigeria.
“The Nigeria Police Force seeks the cooperation and support of the NLC leadership as we continue this investigation, which is vital to safeguarding our nation. The high-profile nature of the suspect poses a significant security threat to Nigeria and other African nations, making this investigation crucial for the safety of all involved, including the NLC.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding the rule of law, maintaining professionalism, and respecting human rights in the discharge of our statutory duties. We also urge Nigerians to remain vigilant and to conduct security profiling of individuals seeking to rent space within their premises.”
