Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was arrested by Department of State Services (DSS) operatives this morning at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ajaero was reportedly detained as he was preparing to board a flight to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. The reasons for his arrest remain unclear, but sources indicate he has been transferred to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Ajaero was set to attend the Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference in the UK today.