DSS releases NLC president, Ajaero, on bail

The Department of State Services, DSS, has granted administrative bail to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero.

Ajaero was arrested on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on his way to the United Kingdom for an official assignment.

He was billed to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in London, which begins today.

Activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, confirmed his release via a post on X/Twitter on Monday night.

He said, The fascist regime of @officialABAT has released the @NLCHeadquarters President Joe Ajaero from @OfficialDSSNG custody on bail.

More details later…