By:Onukak Wisdom
The Nigerian Police Force has denied raiding the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) secretariat, in Central Business District Abuja.
On August 7, 2024, in a press release issued by the NLC’s Head of Media and Public Relations, had alleged that officers of the Police along with some individuals in black T-shirts and others in plain clothes, raided the Labour House.
In a statement issued on Friday evening by the Police Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi it disclosed that the police had conducted an operation at the NLC building.
Ajejobi noted that the operation was not targeted at the NLC, its Secretariat, staff, or leadership.
“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to clarify that a prime criminal suspect in an ongoing investigation was traced to a shop within the building in the Central Business District, Abuja. Detectives, armed with the appropriate legal authority, conducted an operation at the location, which turned out to be the NLC building.
“This well-coordinated, lawful operation was solely aimed at apprehending the prime suspect—a foreign national implicated in numerous criminal activities across Nigeria and other African countries.
“We emphasize that this operation had no connection with the NLC, its Secretariat, staff, or leadership. The NLC Secretariat was not the focus of the operation, which was targeted at a rented shop within the building used by the suspect as a front for his criminal activities in Nigeria.
The Force spokesman said the police will continue to seek the cooperation and support of the NLC leadership in the ongoing investigation against the raif of the building.
“The Nigeria Police Force seeks the cooperation and support of the NLC leadership as we continue this investigation, which is vital to safeguarding our nation. The high-profile nature of the suspect poses a significant security threat to Nigeria and other African nations, making this investigation crucial for the safety of all involved, including the NLC.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding the rule of law, maintaining professionalism, and respecting human rights in the discharge of our statutory duties. We also urge Nigerians to remain vigilant and to conduct security profiling of individuals seeking to rent space within their premises.”
