The giant steel company operating in Liberia, “ArcelorMittal” Iron ore mining company over the weekend experienced a violent attack by an armed gang of unknown individuals resulted in the destruction of valuable mining assets, including vehicles, equipment and left one employee wounded by gunfire.
The attack was reportedly carried out by an agitated group from Zolowee Town in District #2 of Nimba County. The incident began previously when the Police Support Unit of the Liberia National Police barricaded several homes in Zolowee Town. The following day, a search warrant was presented to the Town Chief by law enforcement officers, requesting permission to search certain homes in the area.
During the search, several drums of fuel, gallons, and other items believed to belong to the mining company were found, further escalating tensions, as the police were attacked by angry citizens, resulting in the destruction of their vehicle and the injury of one police officer and a Company employee operating a machine.
The incident has prompted ArcelorMittal Liberia to call for a thorough investigation by the Justice Ministry and Ministry of Defence to identify and prosecute those responsible for the attack on its operations.
The situation has had serious repercussions, and the company anticipates that it will be unable to carry out any mining works for a period of six to ten months as several individuals have been arrested in connection with the violent attacks.
ArcelorMittal emphasizes that the safety and well-being of its employees remain a top priority and the company will continue to work diligently to ensure the security of its staff members and cooperate with authorities to bring the perpetrators of this attack to justice.
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