Bv Victor Ahiuma-Young
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has condemned the conduct of operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, during the arrest of activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at the Federal High Court, in Abuja, describing the incident as embarrassing and a threat to democratic institutions.
In a statement by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, the labour centre expressed outrage over what it called the “rowdy scene,” “bullish behaviour,” and “mass intimidation” displayed by DSS personnel, while taking Sowore into custody.
“We are appalled by the conduct of the DSS at the Federal High Court, Abuja while taking into custody Mr. Omoyele Sowore,” Ajaero said.
“The rowdy scene, bullish behaviour, the mass intimidation by the personnel and the humiliation of Sowore were totally unnecessary and embarrassing to an organisation that carries with it a certain level of sophistication or elegance.
