DSS INTERROGATED ME ON ALLEGED TERRORISM FINANCING INVOLVING BRITISH NATIONAL – AJAERO REVEALS WHY HE WAS ARRESTED

download 31 4 jpeg

DSS INTERROGATED ME ON ALLEGED TERRORISM FINANCING INVOLVING BRITISH NATIONAL – AJAERO REVEALS WHY HE WAS ARRESTED

The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has revealed details of his arrest and questioning following his release by the Department of State Services (DSS) after a 15-hour detention.

It can be recalled that Ajaero was arrested on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja just as he was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom for a Trade Union Congress (TUC) event.

Sharing the experience in a recent interview, Ajaero said he was interrogated about an alleged terrorism financing involving a British national, Andrew Wynne.

During his detention at the DSS office in Abuja, Ajaero revealed that he was not only questioned by DSS operatives but also interrogated by police officers.

The police officers grilled him over his involvement in the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests that took place in August.

Ajaero’s detention led to criticism from labour unions, human rights groups, and civil society organizations.

It can also be recalled that the NLC condemned the arrest and gave the DSS a Tuesday midnight deadline to release Ajaero, threatening to mobilize its affiliates, state councils, and civil society allies to take action if he was not freed.

  • Dons Eze

    DONS EZE, PhD, Political Philosopher and Journalist of over four decades standing, worked in several newspaper houses across the country, and rose to the positions of Editor and General Manager. A UNESCO Fellow in Journalism, Dr. Dons Eze, a prolific writer and author of many books, attended several courses on Journalism and Communication in both Nigeria and overseas, including a Postgraduate Course on Journalism at Warsaw, Poland; Strategic Communication and Practical Communication Approach at RIPA International, London, the United Kingdom, among others.

    Related Posts

    NLC TO ENGAGE FG OVER PETROL PRICE HIKE

    NLC TO ENGAGE FG OVER PETROL PRICE HIKE The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced on Thursday that it will engage the federal government to discuss how workers can cope with the recent petrol price increases. NLC President Joe Ajaero asserted that the current petrol prices have undermined the benefits of the proposed N70,000 national minimum wage, which has yet to be implemented. At a workshop in Lagos focused on minimum wage strategies, Ajaero accused President Bola Tinubu of deceiving organized labor into accepting the wage hike under the premise of preventing further increases in fuel prices. He stressed the urgent need for the government to address the rising hunger and poverty among Nigerians, warning that the situation is becoming increasingly untenable. Ajaero revealed that during negotiations, President Tinubu allegedly suggested a wage increase to N250,000 in exchange for allowing petrol prices to rise. The NLC leader emphasized that such an increase would not effectively alleviate economic hardship, as escalating costs would negate any wage benefits. He expressed frustration over the government’s distraction tactics, which he believes have diverted attention from critical issues like the petrol price hikes. Ajaero reiterated claims of betrayal by the President, highlighting that labor representatives felt misled during wage discussions. The NLC plans to advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of workers and address the economic challenges facing Nigerians, insisting that the government must take immediate action to restore confidence in its commitments to labor.

    WHY WE DIDN’T ATTEND TO YAHAYA BELLO – EFCC

    WHY WE DIDN’T ATTEND TO YAHAYA BELLO – EFCC The reason why the Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) rejected the method by which Yahaya Bello reported to the commission. “Upon realising that Bello came with the governor and some dignitaries, the Executive Chairman directed that no official should attend to him. “His manner of coming to EFCC was a breach of our protocol. No Nigerian, no matter how highly placed, is expected to come for an invitation in a convoy of vehicles and with a sitting governor. “To the EFCC, he came with grandeur which is contrary to our procedures. “There are stages of documentation which Bello skipped because he was with the governor who has immunity. “The EFCC also did not invite the governor. So, what was the basis for accompanying Bello to our headquarters in Abuja? “We have not been comfortable with the roles of the governor in this case. “After fulfilling all procedures of documentation, Bello was expected to come with his lawyer(s) and not a governor or Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). “We cannot be intimidated or subject our system to political pollution. “This made the Executive Chairman of EFCC to direct that no official should attend to Bello. He must undergo due process like every invitee. “The commission was unhappy with the pre-emptive propaganda in the media by Bello’s team which had created false impressions. “There was a narration that the ex-governor was already in EFCC’s custody.” A source told The Nation.

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    NLC TO ENGAGE FG OVER PETROL PRICE HIKE

    • By Dons Eze
    • September 20, 2024
    • 13 views

    ABIA RANKS FIRST IN NECO SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAM, KATSINA TAKES LAST POSITION

    • By Dons Eze
    • September 20, 2024
    • 14 views

    OPEC BLAMES HIGH FUEL PRICES IN NIGERIA ON GOVT IMPOSED TAXES

    • By Dons Eze
    • September 20, 2024
    • 23 views

    WHY WE DIDN’T ATTEND TO YAHAYA BELLO – EFCC

    • By Dons Eze
    • September 20, 2024
    • 14 views

    FG VS EX-CJN, ONNOGHEN, APPEAL COURT OKAYS OUT-OF-COURT SETTLEMENT

    • By Dons Eze
    • September 20, 2024
    • 15 views

    PDP CRISIS HANDWORK OF APC – GOV BALA MOHAMMED

    • By Dons Eze
    • September 20, 2024
    • 20 views