JUST IN: NLC President Joe Ajaero Detained in Imo State

Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has been apprehended in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Ajaero’s arrest came during a tumultuous period marked by Labour unrest and protests in the state.

Ajaero was taken into custody by a contingent of heavily armed police officers at the NLC State Council Secretariat in Owerri. The exact location to which he was taken remains shrouded in mystery at this time.

Benson Uper, the Head of Media at the NLC Headquarters, communicated this distressing development through a WhatsApp message shared with Channels Television. The circumstances surrounding Ajaero’s arrest and the charges against him are yet to be officially disclosed.

The NLC has been at the forefront of a large-scale protest and strike in Owerri, citing grievances that include the perceived disregard for workers’ rights and grievances over unpaid salaries, among other pressing concerns. The ongoing protests have caused significant disruption in the state as workers voice their demands for improved labor conditions.

Details shortly…….