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 Abuja airport. Ajaero was on his way to attend a Trade Union Congress conference in the UK when he was arrested 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 as a high-profile citizen and leader, Ajaero should have been treated with decorum and courtesy, rather than being subjected to dehumanising tactics.
The group 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.
