The Nigeria Police Force has summoned Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress for questioning over serious allegations, including terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences.
In a letter signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Adamu Muazu, on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team, Ajaero was warned that failure to comply would result in a warrant for his arrest.
The official letter stated, “This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime in which you have been implicated.”
The letter further instructs Ajaero to report for an interview on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja.
He is to contact the Team Leader via the provided phone number, 08035179870, in connection with the investigation.
The letter concludes with a stern warning, “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 this report was compiled, efforts to reach Ajaero for his response had been unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, the NLC has accused the government of launching an orchestrated campaign against the organization, particularly after a recent raid on its headquarters by security forces.
During a press conference held in Abuja the previous Thursday, NLC leaders denounced the police’s justification for the raid and demanded an apology, the return of confiscated items, and the release of individuals detained during the operation.
The NLC also expressed strong opposition to what it perceives as government attempts to meddle in its internal affairs, including proposals to shorten the tenure of trade union leaders.
According to the NLC, such actions not only violate Nigerian labour laws but also contravene international labour conventions.
The police have claimed that the raid on the NLC headquarters was part of an operation aimed at apprehending an international terrorist suspect.
However, the NLC has dismissed this explanation, alleging that it is a mere cover-up, pointing to inconsistencies in the police’s account of the events.
