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How hoodlums attack The Nation head office- Editor

Akinwande Soji-Ojo by Akinwande Soji-Ojo
October 21, 2020
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The Editor, The Nation newspaper, Adeniyi Adesina has narrated how hoodlums attacked and vandalised properties belonging to the media outfit and staff on Wednesday.

In a statement on Wednesday evening, Adeniyi said: “Armed men on motorcycles invaded the headquarters of The Nation on Fatai Atere Way, Matori, Lagos on Wednesday afternoon.”

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He continued:”In a commando-like manner, they kicked their way into the premises after scaring away security men on duty, brandishing their sophisticated guns.


“They poured petrol on the frontage of the building and set fire to it.
Some of the vehicles parked within the premises were set ablaze, others vandalised
Many boys came thereafter and swooped on the office, looting everything they could lay their hands on.


“These include desktop computers, laptops, air conditioners and other office equipment.
At the time of the attack, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief Mr. Victor Ifijeh, was among those trapped within the office while the fire raged on.


“They were evacuated when men of Operation Mesa security outfit arrived.
Their arrival ended the free rein of the invaders.
It was obviously a targeted attack on the free press.”


According to Adeniyi, 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,” he added.

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