Police Invite NLC President, Ajaero Over Alleged Terrorism Financing

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, warns Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, to hands off NURTW union leaders

Police authorities in Nigeria have summoned the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, for interrogation over allegations bordering on terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences.

The Police noted that the invitation extended to Mr Ajaero was to help in an ongoing investigation in which the NLC President had been implicated by suspects arrested by the Force.

The police also warned that failure to comply with the summons could result in the issuance of a warrant for his arrest.

The invitation letter signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team and dated 19th August 2024, reads, “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, 20th August 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.”