Best Western Owner Alleges Assault as AMCON Finally Takes over Hotel

he Group Managing Director of Suru Worldwide Ventures Nigeria Limited, the owner of Best Western Hotels, Ikeja, Mr. Edward Akinlade, Saturday alleged that the mobile policemen that were sent by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to enforce the takeover of the hotel tear-gassed him and members of his staff during the exercise.

Akinlade, who spoke during an interview at his residence in Lagos, said he was also injured during the process as he showed THISDAY a minor injury on his leg.

But a source at AMCON who pleaded to remain anonymous, described as blatant lies the allegation by Akinlade.

Akinlade explained that on Friday morning, at about 4..30 am, about 100 mobile policemen invaded his hotel to forcefully take over the asset from him. He insisted that AMCON did not follow due process.

 

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