Ashaka Cement Factory "Running Normally" After Boko Haram Attack

The Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge, Bruno Lafont has said that the company’s cement factory in Ashaka, Gombe state is now running normally.

Boko Haram militants are believed to have taken control of the facility yesterday, November 4, after they reportedly invaded the company premises and shot sporadically causing staff to flee.

However, Lafont told journalists that the situation is under control. He said:

“The factory was the target of intruders. There were no injuries. There was no damage to the factory. This morning (Wednesday) the situation is still calm and everything has returned to normal.”

Lafont also said that the intruders had left the factory and sources within the company say that the factory is now “running as normal”.