Kidnapped workers of Dangote Cement released after paying ransom
- Ref
- OHRM-2023-0135
- Date of incident
- Zone
- East Shewa
About 20 workers of Dangote cement factory who were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen were released on Monday 30 January after paying a ransom ranging from 50, 000 to 100, 000 birr each “on their own”, a source close to the matter told Addis Standard on conditions of anonymity. Some who were unable to pay the amount were released on a promise to pay later, according to the source.
Source: Addis Standard, "News: Kidnapped workers of Dangote Cement released after paying ransom", published 2023-02-01. https://addisstandard.com/news-kidnapped-workers-of-dangote-cement-released-after-paying-ransom/