Again, Police Invite NLC President, Secretary

The police have again invited the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Also invited is the Secretary General of the union, Emmanuel Ugboaja.

The invitation letter was dated August 28, 2024, a day before Ajaero honoured the earlier invitation at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The letter signed by CP Rufus Alajide for the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, said the latest invitation was in furtherance of an investigation into an alleged criminal intimidation, malicious damage to properties and conducts likely to cause breach of public peace.

The invitation letter said; “In furtherance of investigations into the alleged case of Criminal Intimidation, Conducts Likely to Cause Breach of Public Peace and Malicious Damage to Properties in which your name featured. You are requested to come along with Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja for an interview with the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force intelligence Department (FID) through the undersigned, at SPO’s Room 12, 2nd Floor, Force Intelligence Department (FID) Complex, Shehu Shagari Way, opposite Force Headquarters Area 11, Garki, Abuja on Thursday, 5th September, 2024 at 11am.

“On arrival, you may wish to call Mr. Usman on GSM number 08039659139. Your cooperation in this regard is highly solicited, please.”

Ajaero was earlier invited by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team (IRT), over allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.

Ajaero reported at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday morning accompanied by human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN and others.

After honouring the invitation, Ajaero returned to the NLC headquarters where he addressed a crowd of NLC members who had gathered in solidarity with him. Ajaero described the labour movement as the most patriotic organisation in the country, promising that the union won’t compromise its patriotism no matter the challenge it faces.

“The labour movement is worth dying for because of the patriotism and commitment. Labour movement is one of the biggest pan Nigeria organisations, our patriotism from the days of colonial government to even the period of the military is unshakable,” Ajaero said. (CHANNELS TV)