Company Wants Liberia’s Justice And Defece Ministries To Conduct “Full Investigation”
There has been yet another violent attack on the facilities of the giant iron ore mining company, ArcelorMittal Liberia in the northeast of the country.
But the difference between previous attacks and this latest attack is that the AML has reported over the weekend that one of its employees has been shot and wounded.
So far, it is not known who carried out the latest attack involving shooting. But previously, there were what were seen as sabotage attacks on the company’s railway line.
In one of such attacks last year, AML said there were “deliberate attempts by some unknown individuals to sabotage its railway operations by breaking two pairs of joint bars on the rail tracks.”
BELOW IS FULL TEXT OF THE AML’S LATEST PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED ON SATURDAY.
Violent Gang Attacks ArcelorMittal Liberia Mines
Yekepa ─ (29th July 2023), ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) can confirm that on 28 July 2023, its Tokadeh Mines were attacked by a group of unknown individuals bearing arms and machetes.
AML regrets to report that one of its employees was shot and wounded. Their condition remains stable, and they will continue to be closely monitored by the company’s doctors.
The gang also ransacked and damaged valuable mining assets including vehicles and other equipment. The police were called and responded swiflty to the attack and restored calm to the Mines.
AML has contacted Justice Ministry and Ministry of Defence for a full investigation into the attack on its operations and the prosecution of those involved.
AML strongly condemns violence of any kind to its staff members and will continue to work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its emplyoees remain its top priority
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