Indications have emerged that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has summoned the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, for questioning over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences.
The invitation comes on the heels of recent accusation by NLC against government of waging a war against the organisation following a recent raid on its headquarters by security agents.
NLC leaders rejected the police explanation for the raid and demanded an apology, return of seized items, and the release of detained individuals during a press conference in Abuja last Thursday.
The NLC also condemned government attempts to interfere with its internal affairs, including a proposed reduction in the tenure of trade union leaders, arguing that such actions violate labour laws and international conventions.
Blueprint reports that the NLC president was invited through a letter signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
This is as the team warned that a warrant of arrest would be issued if Ajaero failed to honour the invitation.
“This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime in which you have been implicated.
“You are therefore required to report to the undersigned for an interview on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 10:00 hrs prompt, at Old Abattoir by Guzape Junction, Abuja, through the Team Leader on telephone no 08035179870, in connection with the above investigation.
“Be informed that if you fail to honour this letter, this office will have no choice but to issue a warrant for your arrest,” the invitation letter read.