Credible intelligence sources have given reasons why the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, was arrested today, September 9, by security operatives in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital city.
The sources, who requested anonymity, said that Ajaero’s arrest was unrelated to NLC matters or labour activities.
“It was for personal reasons involving fraudulent activities perpetrated by the NLC President,” one of the sources said.
He said that one of the major allegations against Ajaero is alleged extortion of funds from various businessmen and organizations. Among the complaints is a formal petition lodged by Air Peace, which has been forwarded to the appropriate security services.
“These serious claims suggest a troubling pattern of misconduct potentially extending beyond Ajaero’s role as a labor leader.”
It was gathered that investigations by another security arm, the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), focus on Ajaero’s associations with a foreign national currently on the run in Nigeria.
“This individual is accused of involvement in clandestine activities that threaten national security, raising significant concerns about Ajaero’s potential complicity in these illicit operations.
“The NIA wants to determine the nature of Ajaero’s relationship and connection with the said foreigner,” a source explained.
The high-ranking official commented on Ajaero’s conduct, describing it as arrogance and a blatant disregard for security protocols.
“Ajaero, using his position as NLC President, has consistently shown arrogance and disdain towards Nigerian security forces, acting as if he is untouchable and above reproach.
“He has ignored multiple invitations from the police, choosing instead to engage on his own terms, which is viewed as both disrespectful and defiant.”
Security officials insisted that the issues are strictly personal and not linked to anything politically motivated.
“These are not matters related to labour activism or the NLC and are not related to Nigerian workers or their welfare. He enjoys boasting that labour will go on a nationwide strike if Nigerian workers were his servants. Haba!
“These are personal allegations, and security agencies diligently pursue the investigation. His arrest has nothing to do with NLC or labour issues. It is over personal matters that our security agencies want to unravel,” the sources concluded.
Earlier today, the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) apprehended Ajaero at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as he was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom (UK).
The NLC leader was scheduled to attend a conference of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the UK.
Source: PRNigeria.
