Sunday, August 11, 2024 - The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has provided an explanation for its recent search operation at Labour House, the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja.
On Wednesday night, masked police officers dressed in black shirts
stormed the building, reportedly in search of sponsors of the #EndBadGovernance
protest.
The officers allegedly seized books and other items during the
operation, prompting the NLC to condemn the act and issue an ultimatum for the
return of the confiscated materials.
In a statement released on Friday night, Force Spokesperson Muyiwa
Adejobi clarified that the NLC was not the target of the operation. Instead,
the search was aimed at an individual who operated a shop within the Labour
House premises and was allegedly involved in criminal activities.
"Detectives, armed with the
appropriate legal authority, conducted an operation at the location, which
turned out to be the NLC building," Adejobi stated. "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."
Adejobi emphasized that the operation
had no connection with the NLC, its staff, or leadership. He explained that the
suspect had been using a rented shop within the Labour House as a front for his
illicit activities, which posed a significant security threat to Nigeria and
other African nations.
"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," Adejobi added. “The high-profile nature of the suspect makes this investigation crucial for the safety of all involved, including the NLC.”
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