Editor Explains How The Nation Newspaper’s Headquarters Was Set Ablaze

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The Editor of The Nation, Mr Adeniyi Adesina has said armed men with sophisticated guns succeeded in setting ablaze, the headquarters of the newspaper in Lagos, after scaring the security operatives attached to the building away.

In a statement, Wednesday, Adesina said following the inferno, the hoodlums were able to access the building carting away everything in sight.

He, however, said the looting was stopped by soldiers who responded to distress call from the company.

He said, “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.

“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 unwarranted attack.”

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