NLC President Joe Ajaero and Femi Falana Visit Police Over Allegations of Terrorism Financing

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• NLC President Joe Ajaero visited the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office in Abuja following an invitation concerning allegations of terrorism financing.
• The invitation, dated August 19, 2024, cited Ajaero’s involvement in an investigation related to “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, reasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.”
• In response, the Nigeria Labour Congress has organised a nationwide peaceful prayer procession to show support for Ajaero as the investigation unfolds.

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NLC President Joe Ajaero and Femi Falana Visit Police Over Allegations of Terrorism Financing

Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), arrived at the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) office in Abuja at approximately 10:20 a.m. today.

He was accompanied by his legal counsel, Femi Falana (SAN).

Ajaero’s visit follows an official police invitation concerning allegations tied to terrorism financing.

The invitation, signed by Adamu Mu’azu (ACP) on behalf of the Commissioner of Police Intelligence, was dated August 19, 2024.

According to the letter, Ajaero’s name emerged in ongoing investigations related to “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, reasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime.”

In a show of solidarity, the Nigeria Labour Congress has directed all its members nationwide to partake in a peaceful prayer procession today, August 29, to support their leader as he addresses these serious allegations.

As this is developing story, further updates are anticipated as the investigation progresses.