Police foil attempt by gunmen to attack Dangote Refinery

The Police in Lagos said its operatives on Monday foiled attempt by armed hoodlums to attack Dangote Refinery in Lagos.

A Thisday report said hoodlums numbering about 20 invaded the refinery located at the Lekki Free Trade Zone through the waters.

Having gained access to the refinery, they made to cart away installed armoured cables but were repelled by security operatives guarding the place.

However, one of the hoodlums, who was said to have been shot during the gun fight, died on the way to the hospital. 

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Confirming the incident, the state Police Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said one of the hoodlums was killed during a gun battle that ensued, adding that others fled the scene.

He said: “One of the hoodlums was hit in the ensuing gunfire and died on the way to the hospital. Investigation has commenced with a view to arresting the fleeing attackers.

“Meanwhile, on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, security at the refinery has been fortified.”

RELIABLESOURCENG.COM reports that the President, Muhammadu Buhari, recently inaugurated the Dangote Fertilizer plant located within the same vicinity as the refinery.