DSS Operatives Arrest NLC President Joe Ajaero

Iiexclusivenews – Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

Ajaero was preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom (UK) for an official assignment when he was detained by the DSS agents.

DSS Hands Over Ajaero to NIA

This online news outlet understand that while the details surrounding the arrest remain unclear, multiple media reports suggest that Ajaero has been handed over to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) for further questioning.

It is believed that the NLC President was on his way to attend a Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference in the UK scheduled for Monday.

Ajaero has recently been under the watch of security agencies.

On August 20, he responded to a summons from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigerian Police Force, following an earlier notice from the Police on August 19.

The summons involved allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.

NLC Condemns DSS Arrest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed the arrest of its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, via a statement on their official X (formerly Twitter) accounts.

The NLC condemned the “assault on Nigeria workers” and demanded the immediate release of Ajaero, who is currently detained at the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA).

This latest development has sent shockwaves through the country’s labor movement, raising concerns about the government’s stance towards the NLC and its leadership.

As the situation continues to unfold, iexclusivenews will provide further updates as more information becomes available.