Police Clarifies Alleged Raid on Labour House, Sets the Record Straight
The Nigeria Police Force has responded to recent reports alleging that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) National Secretariat, also known as the Labour House, was raided. The allegations, made in a press release by the NLC’s Head of Media and Public Relations on August 7, 2024, claimed that Police officers and individuals in black T-shirts conducted a raid at the Labour House.
The Police Force has clarified that the operation was part of an ongoing investigation into a prime criminal suspect. Detectives, operating under legal authority, traced the suspect to a shop within the NLC building in Abuja’s Central Business District. The operation, which was lawful and well-coordinated, was aimed solely at apprehending the suspect—a foreign national with extensive criminal activities across Nigeria and other African countries.
The Police emphasize that the NLC Secretariat, its staff, and its leadership were not involved in this operation. The raid was focused on a rented shop used by the suspect for his illegal activities.
The Nigeria Police Force calls for the NLC’s cooperation and support in this crucial investigation for national security. The Force remains dedicated to upholding the rule of law, respecting human rights, and urges vigilance in renting premises to prevent misuse.
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