NLC Accuses Nigerian Police Of Fabrications In Raid On Headquarters

NLC Accuses Nigerian Police Of Fabrications In Raid On Headquarters

On Saturday, leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) rejected the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) explanation for their raid on Labour House, the NLC headquarters in Abuja, on Wednesday night. The NLC accused the police of being deceptive……… CONTINUE READING 

During an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, the NLC leaders called for full disclosure from the Federal Government regarding the police invasion. They described the raid as highly provocative and emphasized that the government’s response would dictate their next steps.

An NEC member, speaking to Sunday Vanguard after the meeting, stated, “The NEC members unanimously dismissed the police’s explanation for the raid, believing that the police are being dishonest. The explanations provided by the police do not add up and only raise more questions.”

The member highlighted several discrepancies in the police’s account:
– **Claim One**: The police asserted they were unaware that Labour House is NLC’s headquarters, despite its proximity to the police headquarters and the fact that police have frequently deployed officers there during protests and rallies.
– **Claim Two**: The police said they were searching for someone on the second floor but began their raid on the 10th floor, where they detained the NLC security guard before moving him to the second floor.
– **Claim Three**: The police questioned the legitimacy of a long-established bookshop on the second floor, which is well-known to local police officers.

The NLC leaders also questioned why the raid was conducted at a time when most workers had already left. They are demanding a full explanation from the government and have stated that their response will depend on the government’s clarification.

The NLC remains firm in rejecting the police’s account and continues to seek detailed answers from the government regarding the raid.

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