…MD trapped in inferno
By Okosun Dennis
Armed men on motorcycles on Wednesday invaded the headquarters of The Nation Newspaper located on Fatai Atere Way, Matori, Lagos.
The hoodlums were said to have stormed the premises in a commando-like manner, and kicked their way into the premises after scaring away security men on duty with their sophisticated guns.
In a statement signed by the Editor of the paper, Mr Adeniyi Adesina said the unidentified hoodlums were said to have poured petrol on the frontage of the building and set fire to it.
“Some of the vehicles parked within the premises were set ablaze, while others were vandalised.
“Many boys came thereafter and swooped on the office, looting everything they could lay their hands on.”
Items looted included desktop computers, laptops, air conditioners and other office equipment.
At the time of the attack, it was learnt that the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Victor Ifijeh, was among those trapped within the office while the fire raged on.
They were, however, evacuated when men of Operation Mesa security outfit arrived and ended the free rein of the invaders.
The management of the media organization reiterated that “It was obviously a targeted attack on the free press as “The Nation had been listed on Twitter and other social media platforms by sympathisers of the ongoing destructive activities, as a target of attack.”
“The Nation has robustly reported the protests fairly, giving voice to the agitation of youths for a better Nigeria.”
“The Management is at a loss as to why the company should be a target of such unwarranted attack,” the Editor reiterated.
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