Bandits ambush Dangote staff bus, kidnap dozens in bloody assault
Gunmen abducted an unspecified number of Dangote Cement workers Monday, with several workers shot.
The workers were returning from work Monday evening when they were ambushed by suspected bandits at Okpella in Edo, a town near Okene (Kogi state).
Witnesses said it was unclear how many people were wounded or the severity as of Monday evening.
“Other people are in the bush. My colleague has bullet wounds. A coaster bus filled with staff was attacked at Okpella. Kidnappers,” a witness said. “They kidnapped our whole staff bus. Kidnappers took our staff.”
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.
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