The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, found himself at the center of a storm last week as allegations of an assault on his person brought about a ripple effect of public outrage. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, swiftly responded to this outcry, calling for an immediate probe into the incident.
In a press statement released on Friday, the force’s spokesperson, Olumuyima Adejobi, revealed that the IGP had instructed the Deputy Inspector General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department to oversee the investigation. Highlighting the significance of unravelling the true circumstances surrounding the alleged attack in Imo State, the IGP emphasized the necessity of conducting a thorough and unbiased inquiry.
This directive was accompanied by a reassurance of the police force’s commitment to transparency and accountability, particularly in upholding public trust and addressing conflicting accounts of the incident. The IGP urged the organized labour and the public to remain composed, assuring personal intervention to confront the issues at hand.
Media Talk Africa reported Ajaero’s claim on Friday that the Police had allegedly surrendered him to assailants, subjecting him to a brutal assault akin to that of a common criminal. This unsettling revelation follows a sequence of events culminating in the shutdown of Imo State by the NLC and Trade Union Congress, as a poignant display of solidarity in response to the attack on Ajaero.
As the investigation gains momentum, it stands as a testament to the IGP’s commitment to upholding justice and restoring public confidence in the face of distressing incidents such as this.
