Why court jailed NLC chairman in top northern state, reason emerges

  • The Yobe state chairman of the NLC has landed in fresh trouble over what is termed as palliative diversion
  • Comrade Muktar Tarbutu was sent to prison on Wednesday, March 27, by the court in Yobe state capital, Damaturu
  • The secretary of the NBA, Yobe state chapter, Barr. Mohammad Ngumurumi, confirmed the development to newsmen on Wednesday, even as the NLC chair pleaded not guilty to the charges

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Yobe state, Damaturu – On Wednesday, March 27, the chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Yobe state chapter, Comrade Muktar Tarbutu, was remanded in prison for allegedly diverting palliatives.