20 Killed, 111 Trucks Burnt @ Dangote-Benue Cement Company

Date: 19-08-2011 12:24 am (12 years ago) | Author: WhoBdat
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At least 20 people were killed and 89 trucks belonging to Dangote Group of Companies and 22 other trucks owned by individuals as well as over 40 shops were burnt down in a late night fracas between two staff of Benue Cement Company at Tse-Kucha, Gboko LGA, Benue State.

When P.M.NEWS visited the scene of the incident at Tse-Kucha, no fewer than seven corpses, three of them burnt beyond recognition were seen littered around the multi billion naira cement factory just as members of the host community have fled their homes for fear of escalation of the crisis.

In addition heavy security has been beefed up with soldiers and policemen drafted to the trouble Benue Cement Company to checkmate renewed hostility.



A staff of the company who did not want to be identified told P.M.NEWS that trouble started between Suleiman (Hausa ) and Kwaghkule(Tiv). The latter who sells diesel around the company claimed that the former ( Suleiman) owed him for a long time and refused to pay up his debt.

During an argument that ensued, Sule-man was said to have stabbed Kwaghkule.

Our sources added that Kwagkule’s kinsmen were attracted to the scene of the incident by Aliade, a driver with BCC resulting in escalation of the crisis.

While conducting Governor Gabriel Suswam round the scene of the incident, the caretaker chairman of Gboko LGA, Hon Isaac Angbande emphassised that the crisis was not political or religious, maintaining that it is clash of business interest involving workers of the cement company.

He said 89 of the burnt articulated vehicles belonged to Dangote group of company while the other 22 were said to belong to other individuals .

“It is clear case of dissatisfaction by the business community in the company”, Angbande said.

In his comment the President of Mbayion Community, Mr. Benedict Kyado, said they have had cordial relationship with the management and staff of the multi-billion naira cement company and reassured them of their security and protection.

The General Manager, Finance, Benue Cement Company, Mr. Mike Etuk said the company has increased the wealth of not only the state but the nation, adding that it had maintained a cordial relationship with the host community.

He lamented that the company has been experiencing a lot of security threats, disclosing that conveyor belts and several materials have often been vandalised by unknown persons.

He therefore appealed for deployment of more security personnel as well as improvement in visibility of the area.

Also the acting Ter Gboko in his comment further appealed that the security operatives should beef up security within the company and warned his subjects not to exploit the opportunity to loot the property of the cement company.

In his remarks the Benue State Governor, Hon Gabriel Suswam who condemned the act in strong terms said he is short of words at the high level of destruction.

“The destruction is enormous and indeed monumental. We never envisaged such destruction on the company,” he said.

The Governor urged the management to always address issues concerning their staff so that it does not escalate to this magnitude in future.

He appealed for calm and enjoined the host community to work with the management of company to ensure security of the area.

He also assured all non-indigenes doing business around and within the area of their safety even as Suswam praised the quick intervention of the police and soldiers in arresting the crisis and promised his administration will ensure that business activities kick start in the next few days.

Meanwhile the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Alaribe Ejike told P.M.NEWS that some arrest had been made.

By Ubong George/Makurdi

Posted: at 19-08-2011 12:24 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
- dukkieson at 19-08-2011 01:18 AM (12 years ago)
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Quite appalling that a two-man riot could cause this magnitude of destruction and loss of life!
Posted: at 19-08-2011 01:18 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- lovarboysweetie at 19-08-2011 01:27 AM (12 years ago)
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This is pathetic and uncalled for. If we advocate that we love life and simple altercation can led to this magnitude of life and property loses is unconscionable. Where is the love of brotherhood and patriotism for our dear country? Many innocent lives were cut short and the loss of property in the millions all this at whose expense. The business that was established to create employment for the masses or the insurance that insured the business and the life of its worker. We shouldn't blame them if businesses are folding up due to high risk of doing business in such high volatile environment. Are we realizing that we are our own worst enemy discouraging business establishment to move into the are creating jobs for the masses. We've nobody to blame but ourselves because we caused it............what a pity!!!
Posted: at 19-08-2011 01:27 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- NjeziIyke at 19-08-2011 02:04 AM (12 years ago)
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See beef oh!
 Shocked
Posted: at 19-08-2011 02:04 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- Paschaldon at 19-08-2011 02:06 AM (12 years ago)
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Islams! Radicals.
Posted: at 19-08-2011 02:06 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- supernedee at 19-08-2011 03:35 AM (12 years ago)
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i thought dis was gna be blamed on boko haram, guess i was wrong.
Posted: at 19-08-2011 03:35 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- sams4luv at 19-08-2011 03:38 AM (12 years ago)
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Too quick to stab!!! suleiman's action led to the reaction of the host community. tag it religion, polictical or what have you. no body will allow a stranger to undo his or her brethren in ur own land/community. this is true that if mankind dont put an end to violent, violent will put an end to mankind, men seek for peace instead of love. let me tell u that there will be no peace, cos man has lost his peace rite 4rm the garden of eden in exchange of love.
Posted: at 19-08-2011 03:38 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- Ajento at 19-08-2011 03:43 AM (12 years ago)
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These hausa people are so foolish oh!
Posted: at 19-08-2011 03:43 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- sugaDaddy1forU at 19-08-2011 04:17 AM (12 years ago)
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ONE NIGERIA MY ASS HAHAHAHAHA, ABOKI WITH  KNIVES, TOO MUCH HATRED TOWARDS THEIR HUMAN BEINGS.....

Posted: at 19-08-2011 04:17 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- MilleniumMan at 19-08-2011 04:23 AM (12 years ago)
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These Hausas are causing much fracas in this Country.
Posted: at 19-08-2011 04:23 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- feyee at 19-08-2011 04:54 AM (12 years ago)
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 :'(
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- mamel at 19-08-2011 05:21 AM (12 years ago)
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i wounder why these hausas would alway behave like a goat no matter the location they find themselves, ending life gives them excess pleasure............  Godforbid.
Posted: at 19-08-2011 05:21 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- mosemsss at 19-08-2011 05:25 AM (12 years ago)
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Whats NON INDIGEN in nigeria..?is d guy not a nigerian poster?NEMESIS...wat does it 2 gain d whole world n lose Ur soul???solomon in d bible says vanity upon vanity all is VANITY...nah hausa hausa Dangote wil forgive them.
Posted: at 19-08-2011 05:25 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- LEONE at 19-08-2011 05:55 AM (12 years ago)
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Whao,this loss of lives and properties,Too bad.
Posted: at 19-08-2011 05:55 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Joshskillz1 at 19-08-2011 06:21 AM (12 years ago)
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Ah ma benue ma future, abeg oh ma we no start religious crisis oh. Leave aboki dem alone
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- proly at 19-08-2011 06:25 AM (12 years ago)
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nawoooooo all these malam shud learn hw to control theit temper look at wat it resuslted to
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- QUEST1 at 19-08-2011 06:46 AM (12 years ago)
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pls. can this people just give this country a brk for fresh air free of blood shd even if just for second?
Lord have marcy!
Posted: at 19-08-2011 06:46 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- donspirado88 at 19-08-2011 07:10 AM (12 years ago)
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 Shocked Shocked Shocked  Lips Sealed Lips Sealed Lips Sealed Lips Sealed Lips Sealed
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- Mayorsolar at 19-08-2011 07:24 AM (12 years ago)
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Ar they animals?
Posted: at 19-08-2011 07:24 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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- bafyguy at 19-08-2011 07:37 AM (12 years ago)
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This is horrible. 
Posted: at 19-08-2011 07:37 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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