The Imo State Police Command has denied the arrest of Nigerian Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero in Owerri.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the state public relations Officer, Okoye Henry, on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the NLC president was in Warri as part of the Congress’s plans to organise labourers for a massive protest demonstration in the state.

During the planning stages, there were reports of proposals to lock down some crucial facilities, mainly the airport in the state.He further said this action prompted some workers and other individuals to oppose the picketing process, which resulted in Pacifica altercations, furious arguments, and ultimately an attack on the president of the Labour Congress by a mob.

Following the receipt of this report, the Imo Police Command moved quickly to send police officers to the scene.

The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Police Command, Ahmed Barde, gave the order to transport him to the Police Medical Services in Owerri to receive treatment for his injuries from the attack, adding that he has been granted sufficient security coverage to carry out his other legal obligations for the day.