NLC President, Joe Ajaero, Summoned by Police for Alleged Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony (Full List)
Nigerian Labour Congress President Joe Ajaero Summoned by Police Over Serious Allegations
Abuja – The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has been summoned by the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian Police Force to answer to serious allegations, including criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. This development was made public in a formal letter of invitation addressed to Ajaero, dated August 19, 2024.
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According to the letter, Ajaero is expected to appear at the IRT Complex, located at the Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. prompt. The invitation is part of an ongoing investigation into the aforementioned allegations, in which Ajaero has reportedly been implicated.
The letter, signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Adam S. Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, emphasized the gravity of the situation. It stated that failure to comply with the invitation could result in the activation of a warrant for Ajaero’s arrest.
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The NLC, under Ajaero’s leadership, has been at the forefront of advocating for workers’ rights and has been actively involved in various protests and negotiations with the government on matters affecting Nigerian workers. This invitation by the IRT marks a significant escalation in the legal challenges facing the NLC President.
As of the time of this report, there has been no official statement from Joe Ajaero or the NLC regarding the police summons. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the ongoing activities of the NLC and its leadership.
JOE AJAERO
NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS,
Paschal Bafyau Labour House,
Plot 820/821 Central Business District,
P.O. Box 1071 PMB 566,
Garki, FCT Abuja.
LETTER OF INVITATION
This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime in which you have been mentioned.
You are therefore invited for an interview with the undersigned on Tuesday, 20th August 2024, at 10:00 hrs prompt at the IRT Complex, Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja. Kindly direct your inquiries to the Team Leader via telephone number 08035179870 in connection with the above investigation.
Please be informed that failure to honor this invitation will leave this office with no alternative but to activate a warrant of arrest against you.
Signed,
Adam S. Muazu,
Assistant Commissioner of Police,
For: Deputy Commissioner of Police,
Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abuja.
