The police high command has taken responsibility and given a reason for a search operation at Labour House, headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja, which the DSS has washed its hands off.
Unidentified security operatives had stormed Labour House on Wednesday night and carted away some unspecified documents.
NLC officials on ground had said the invaders claimed to be searching for sponsors of the #EndBadGovernance protest.
Condemning the action, NLC demanded identification and prosecution of the perpetrators.
However, in a statement on Friday, Muyiwa Adejobi, Force Spokesperson, said the NLC was not the target of the operation but an individual owning a shop within the Labour House.
Adejobi said: “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.”
