The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Department of Force Intelligence (DFI), all under the Nigeria Police Force has invited the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, for questioning in connection with allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.
The letter dated August 19,2024 stated: “This office is investigating a case of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing and treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime in which you were mentioned.
“You are hereby invited to interview by the undersigned on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 by 10 am prompt at the IRT Complex by Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction in Abuja.
“Be informed that in the event of failing to honour this letter, the office will have no alternative than to activate a warrant of arrest against you please.’
This is not unconnected with the night raid the police had carried out on the NLC national secretariat Abuja.
In a statement signed by Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun explained that detectives armed with the appropriate legal authority, conducted an operation at the location, which turned out to be the NLC building.
“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to clarify that a prime criminal suspect in an ongoing investigation was traced to a shop within the building in the Central Business District, Abuja. Detectives, armed with the appropriate legal authority, conducted an operation at the location, which turned out to be the NLC building,” the statement stated.
“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,” IGP said.
Report reaching us is that the NLC summoned an emergency National Executive Council meeting earlier today.
The questioning of the labour leader at the Nigeria Police holds today.
