The Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday accused the Federal Government of declaring war against the organisation, following the recent raid on its headquarters by security forces.

At a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, NLC leaders rejected the police explanation for the invasion and demanded an apology, as well as the return of seized items and the release of detained individuals.

The NLC also criticised the Federal Government's attempt to interfere with the organisation’s internal affairs, referring to a proposed reduction in the tenure of trade union leaders, as they argued that it violates labor laws and international conventions.

Recall that the police had claimed that the raid on the headquarters of the NLC was aimed at apprehending an international terrorist suspect, but the NLC dismissed this as a cover-up, pointing out contradictions in the police account.