The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has rationalised its men’s invasion of the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja.
Recall that masked officers stormed NLC office on Wednesday night in commando-like manner and ransacked the place for which the federal government and the security agencies came under fire.
The public opprobrium has drawn the reaction of the police through the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi.
Adejobi in a statement he released, said NLC was not the aim of the invasion but a foreigner allegedly involved in criminality with shop in NLC Secretariat.
“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 emphasise 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 wrote.
