BY NEWS DESK, SEPTEMBER 09, 2024 | 01:07 PM
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
The arrest occurred on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as Ajaero was about to embark on a flight to the United Kingdom for an official assignment.
Ajaero was scheduled to attend a conference of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the United Kingdom. This arrest comes amidst heightened tensions between the NLC and the government, with Ajaero having been under increased scrutiny from security agencies.
Just a few weeks ago, Ajaero honored an invitation from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force. The reasons for his arrest remain unclear, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming hours.
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