Boko Haram Steals Dynamites From Lafarge Nigeria Plant

According to reports, suspected Boko Haram Islamist militants who raided a cement factory owned by Lafarge subsidiary Ashaka Cement 48hrs ago, reportedly seized dynamites from the quarry, witnesses and a security source said on Thursday. Lafarge Africa said the plant "was the target of an intrusion by people who were strangers to the plant", but it added that "the situation has now stabilised and there is no report of any injury to employees or damage to the plant."

Tanimu Ayuba, a witness who lives near the plant, said the fighters came in six pick-up trucks and were firing weapons at the site, near Gombe state. A security source confirmed the account. "The insurgents had a field day and unhindered access to the quarry site of the company. They took as much dynamite as they could and left the place," Ayuba said.

Another witness, Abdullahi Maina, said he saw the insurgents leaving with dynamite loaded on their trucks, adding that they did not kill anybody in the attack. Meanwhile, Gombe state police spokesman, Fwaje Atajiri confirmed the attack and said four policemen were wounded during the raid. He had no further details.

Source: AITonline