The Nation Newspaper Editor, Mr Adeniyi Adesina has narrated how the headquarters of the newspaper was on Wednesday set ablaze by unknown armed men. According to Adesina, “Armed men on motorcycles invaded the headquarters of The Nation on Fatai Atere Way, Matori, Lagos on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
According to Vanguard
“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. 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 an unwarranted
attack.”
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