Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero.
According to reports, Ajaero was taken into custody on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as he prepared to travel to the United Kingdom for an official engagement.
The NLC president was scheduled to attend the Trade Union Congress conference in London, which is set to commence today.
As of the time of this report, the details surrounding the reasons for his arrest remain unclear.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops.