Armed men ransack newspaper's offices

On 5 May 2007, it was reported that armed men broke into the offices of the pro-government daily newspaper Le Matin d’Abidjan, and made off with cash, various documents and equipment.

8 May 2007

An MFWA correspondent reported that the men stole 3.5 million FCFA (approx. US$7,270), a television set, four cameras, and several dictaphones.

The offices' security guard, Tra Bi Roland, was locked in a washroom during the robbery but told MFWA that the assailants were in military uniform and armed with AK47 rifles and pistols.

Abidjan police have begun an investigation into the robbery.

Published courtesy of MFWA