We Did Not Raid NLC Secretariat-Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has refuted reports claiming that it raided the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Secretariat, known as the Labour House, located in the Central Business District, Abuja, was raided by the Police.

Recall that on August 7, 2024, a press release by NLC’s Head of Media and Public Relations alleged that some individuals in black T-shirts and others in plain clothes raided the Labour House.

The invaders were presumed to be men of the police force and the Department of State Security (DSS).

In a statement released Thursday, August 9 by Police spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the NPF said that a prime criminal suspect in an ongoing investigation was traced to a shop within the building in the Central Business District, Abuja.

“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 also said that the NPF remains committed to upholding the rule of law, maintaining professionalism, and respecting human rights in discharging its statutory duties. “We also urge Nigerians to remain vigilant and to conduct security profiling of individuals seeking to rent space within their premises.”