The Nigerian Police on Tuesday said its foiled an attempted attack on Dangote Refinery in Lekki Free Trade Zone in Lagos State.
This was confirmed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who said the attack occurred in the early hours of Monday.
According to him, armed hoodlums were repelled while attempting to cart away already-installed armored cables in the refinery.
He said that one of the hoodlums lost his life while after been hit by a gunfire.
Hundeyin said, “The hoodlums about 20, who gained access to the refinery through the lagoon side, were repelled.
“On sighting security operatives, they fled the scene.”
“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.
“On the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, security at the refinery has been fortified.”