Why We Raided Labour House – Police 

Ayuba Sanusi 

THE Nigeria Police Force has explained why its operatives raided what turned out to be the Labour House, the National Secretariat of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

NPF, in a release by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPROl), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said a prime criminal suspect in an ongoing investigation was traced to a shop within the building located in the Central Business District, Abuja. 

ACP Adejobi further stated that detectives, armed with the appropriate legal authority, conducted an operation at the location, which turned out to be the NLC building. The well-coordinated, lawful operation, he maintained, was solely aimed at apprehending the prime suspect — a foreign national implicated in numerous criminal activities across Nigeria and other African countries.

“We wish to 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 NPF, therefore, sought the cooperation and support of the NLC leadership as it continued this investigation, which, according to it, is vital to safeguarding the 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”, ACP Adejobi further enjoined. 

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