From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has issued an official invitation to Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), for an interview as part of an ongoing investigation.
The inquiry concerns allegations of criminal intimidation, actions likely to breach public peace, and malicious damage to properties.
This summons comes a day after Joe Ajaero, NLC president was interrogated at the police headquarters, over allegations of treason, terrorism financing and cyber crime among others.
The invitation was extended by the Commissioner of Police, Ibitoye Rufus Alajide, on behalf of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID) in a letter dated 28 August.
Ugboaja is requested to appear at the FID Complex, Shehu Shagari Way, Garki, Abuja on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 11 a.m.
“In furtherance of investigations into the alleged case of Criminal Intimidation, Conducts Likely to Cause Breach of Public Peace and Malicious Damage to Properties in which your name featured.
“You are requested to come along with Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja for an interview with the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department (FID) through the undersigned, at SPO’s Room 212, 2nd Floor, Force Intelligence Department (FID) Complex, Shehu Shagari way, opposite Force Headquarters Area 11, Garki, Abuja on Thursday, 5th September, 2024 at 11am. On arrival, you may wish to call Mr Usman on GSM number 08039659139.
“Your cooperation in this regard is highly solicited, please,” the letter read.