DSS Storms NLC Headquarters Over Alleged Involvement in #EndBadGovernance Protest
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In a shocking turn of events, security operatives believed to be from the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday night, sparking widespread concern among labour leaders and activists.
According to sources within the NLC, the masked operatives, armed with assorted rifles, arrived at the building around 10 pm, heading straight to the 10th floor where the office of NLC President, Joe Ajaero, is located. They later moved to the second floor, where some NLC offices are situated.
Labour leaders, who spoke to Daily Trust on condition of anonymity, confirmed that everyone had left the building for the day when the operatives arrived. One leader revealed that he spoke to a private security guard attached to the building, who corroborated the incident.
The Head of Information at NLC Headquarters, Benson Upah, promised to issue a statement on the matter but had not done so at the time of filing this report.
Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the DSS proved unsuccessful, as calls to the spokesman, Peter Afunanya, went unanswered, and a text message sent to him remained unreplied.
The raid comes on the heels of the #EndBadGovernance protest, which took place on August 1, with hundreds of Nigerians demonstrating against the rising cost of living. However, the protest took a different turn when some individuals began calling for regime change, prompting President Bola Tinubu to order a crackdown on those threatening democracy.
The DSS and other security agencies have since conducted a series of raids, arresting dozens of persons. The NLC has been vocal about its opposition to the government’s policies, leading to speculation about its involvement in the protest.
The raid on the NLC headquarters has raised concerns about the government’s commitment to democracy and freedom of expression. Labour leaders and activists have condemned the move, calling it an attempt to intimidate and silence dissenting voices.
