AMATO demands justice for assaulted truckers by foreigners in Nigeria

By Godwin Oritse

The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) has condemned the alleged assault, molestation and dehumanising treatment of a Nigerian truck driver, Mr. Rilwan Olajide, and his motor boy, Mr. Taiwo Yinusa, at the premises of Karma Agric Feed & Foods Ltd, located at Km 12, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, opposite the old Ratcoc Quarry, over the weekend.
According to information, photographs and video evidence made available to the association, showed that the two transport workers were allegedly physically assaulted and intimidated by Indian nationals, with the alleged involvement of company staff and security personnel, following a disagreement over their demand for demu...