TUC asks FG to probe ‘invasion’ of NLC HQ

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has asked the federal government to fish out security operatives who “invaded” the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters. 

On Wednesday night, security agents raided the Labour House in the Central Business District of Abuja.

Benson Upah, spokesperson of the NLC, said in a statement that the “invading troop claimed that they were looking for seditious materials used for the #EndBadGovernance protests”.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied involvement in the raid.

In a statement on Thursday, Festus Osifo, TUC President, described the invasion as a grave violation of fundamental rights, particularly the freedoms of speech and expression.

He called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident.

He said the invasion represents an overreach by security forces.

“We must ensure that our rights are protected and that security agencies operate within the legal boundaries set by our constitution,” he said.

Osifo called for the prompt return of all confiscated materials and an official explanation for the “unjustified action”.

Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, had also asked the inspector-general of police (IGP) to identify the invaders.

He said the invasion of the Labour House was designed to silence the NLC leaders for “having the temerity to criticise the harassment of the #EndBadGovernance protesters by the police and other security agencies”.