NLC calls emergency meeting over Police summons of Ajaero for alleged terrorism

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has scheduled an emergency National Executive Council meeting for Tuesday in response to the police summoning its National President, Joe Ajaero, over allegations of terrorism.

The notice, signed by the NLC’s Secretary General, Emmanuel Ugboaja, stated that the meeting will commence at 8 am, with all heads of affiliates and state chapters of the NLC expected to attend.

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“You are invited to the emergency National Executive Council Hybrid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 8 am,” the notice read.

This follows the police’s Monday invitation to Ajaero regarding charges of “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, reasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.”

The letter, signed by Adamu Mu’azu, Assistant Commissioner of Police, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police Intelligence, indicated that Ajaero must report to the IRT Complex, Abattoir by Guzape Junction at 10 am on Tuesday. Failure to comply could result in a warrant for his arrest.