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Just In: Gunmen abduct unspecified number of Dangote staff

Gunmen abducted an unspecified number of Dangote staff, leaving several workers injured after gunshots at Okpella in Edo, a town near Okene (Kogi state).

It was reported that the workers who work at Dangote Cements were returning from work Monday evening, 13th May 2024, when they were ambushed by suspected bandits at Okpella in Edo, a town near Okene (Kogi state).

The gunmen attacked the coaster bus filled with staff and kidnapped a whole staff bus.

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An eyewitness said, ”Many people were wounded; other people are in the bush. My colleague has bullet wounds.”

Michael Odofin, a spokesperson for Okpella Cement Plc, confirmed the attack and abduction.

“I cannot give any details right now. The attack is still fresh. We have no one killed,” said Mr Odofin.

 

Details shortly….

Rachael Omidiji

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