The altercation between the police and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is expected to continue as the police have again summoned the NLC leadership.
The police, through the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Department (NPF-FID), summoned the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, over allegations of criminal intimidation and related offences.
In a letter dated 28 August, Commissioner of Police Ibitoye Alajide requested that Mr Ajaero and Mr Ugboaja attend an interview on 5 September at the NPF-FID office in Abuja, located opposite the Force Headquarters.
The letter stated that their appearance is required as part of an investigation into claims of criminal intimidation, conduct likely to breach public peace, and malicious damage to property.
On 29 August, Mr Ajaero complied with a separate summon from the Nigerian Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) concerning allegations of criminal conspiracy and terrorism financing.
During the interview, the police only asked Mr Ajaero questions about the owner of a bookshop inside the NLC building.
PREMIUM TIMES reported how the police on 7 August raided the bookshop, located on the second floor of the NLC building.
After his interrogation, Mr Ajaero addressed supporters at the Pascal Bafyau Labour House headquarters in Abuja. He reiterated his commitment to advocating for workers’ rights and the implementation of a new minimum wage.
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