The United Action Front of Civil Society has strongly condemned the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja
Ajaero was on his way to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in the United Kingdom when he was arrested by DSS operatives in a “Gestapo manner.”
The civil society group described the arrest as a “needless show of force” and an attempt to cause national anarchy.
They argued that Ajaero, as a high-profile citizen and leader, should have been treated with decorum and courtesy, rather than being subjected to “dehumanising tactics.”
The group, in a statement signed by the Head of Secretariat, Hamisu Santuraki, called for Ajaero’s immediate release, warning that his detention could lead to mass resistance and civil disobedience. They also announced plans to commence national consultations on halting the growing “police state” in Nigeria.
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