BREAKING: ICPC Operatives Storm IHS Towers Abuja, Hold Amnesty International Staff Hostage, Threaten To Shoot Anyone Who Leaves

Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) reportedly stormed the IHS Tower office in Wuse 2, Abuja, on Thursday, threatening to open fire.

Eyewitnesses said the operatives confiscated over 40 mobile phones, laptops, and smartwatches from staff members. 

The disruption occurred during a World Human Rights Day presentation being delivered by Amnesty International personnel to commemorate the occasion.

Sources at the scene reported that ICPC officers prevented anyone from leaving or entering the building, holding the Amnesty International staff members “hostage” in the office. 

Two staff members from Amnesty International were reportedly still trapped in the building at the time of reporting.

“The ICPC personnel confiscated over 40 mobile phones, laptops and smart watches,” one of the sources said.

“Amnesty International staff members making a presentation to the office workers to commemorate the World Human Rights Day are still held hostage in the office, as ICPC operatives are threatening to shoot anyone who tries to go out or get into the building.”

“They disrupted the Human Rights Day presentation and threatened to shoot anyone who tried to leave the conference room or get in,” an agitated source said. 

IHS Towers commenced operations in Nigeria in 2001. According to its website, the company is dedicated to expanding its services in the country and meeting the growing demand for mobile connectivity.

Initially focused on providing site build services for mobile network operators, IHS Towers has since diversified into other areas of telecommunications tower management. 

The company is headquartered in Lagos and maintains regional offices in Abuja, Ibadan, Enugu, Asaba, Kano, and Port Harcourt.