BREAKING: How NLC President, Joe Ajaero was arrested by DSS | Read Details
The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, has on Monday morning , been arrested by operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS.
Ajaero was reportedly arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja as he was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for an official assignment.
Although details of the arrest and the reasons are still sketchy, sources said he has been handed over to the National Intelligence Agency, NIA.
According to sources, Ajaero was billed to attend the conference of Trade Union Congress, TUC, in the UK holding today.
Recall that Ajaero had on Thursday, August 20, honoured an invitation by the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, arm of the Nigeria Police Force.
This followed the Police summons on August 19, asking him to appear the next day.
He was invited over alleged sponsorship of terrorism among others.
More details later…
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