Police Force Says It Did Not Raid The NLC Secretariat

The Nigeria Police Force has disputed claims that it stormed the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Secretariat, also known as the Labour House, in Abuja’s Central Business District.

On August 7, 2024, the NLC’s Head of Media and Public Relations published a press release alleging that some people wearing black T-shirts and others in ordinary clothes raided the Labour House. It was assumed that the policemen were members of both the police force and the DSS.

The Nigeria Police Force claimed in a statement issued this evening, 9 August, by its spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, that a primary criminal suspect in an ongoing investigation has been tracked to a shop within the building in Abuja’s Central Business District.

‘’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 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.”

Adejobi stated that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding the rule of law, maintaining professionalism, and respecting human rights while carrying out our statutory duties. He also urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and conduct security profiling of individuals seeking to rent space within their premises.

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