By our Reporter
The Department of State Services (DSS) has granted administrative bail to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero.
Following an extended period of detention, spanning several hours, in the federal capital city of Abuja, Ajaero has finally been released by the secret police. As the country’s apex labour union leader, Mr. Ajaero’s detention had sparked widespread concern and intense speculation regarding the circumstances surrounding his arrest and detention.
On Monday morning, Ajaero was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Meanwhile, the NLC accused the DSS of arresting Ajaero without a warrant.
Speaking on Monday evening, a top source at the DSS said, “The NLC President has been released on administrative bail and he is on his way out.”
Also, human rights activist and convener of #RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, confirmed Ajaero’s release.
He said, “The fascist regime of @officialABAT has released the @NLCHeadquarters President Joe Ajaero from @OfficialDSSNG custody on bail. The @NLCHeadquarters must declare for #FearlessInOctober #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria #NoGoingBack.”