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On Saturday 15th of December 2007, the regular patrons of The New Africa Shrine who come there to have a drink or watch the match of the day on our big screen TV were treated to to a rude shock by the Nigerian Police when they barged into the premises without a search warrant, asked every one to lie down and then marched them outside to lie on the streets. Passersby on foot and in cars were also made to lie down on the streets while the Police proceeded to ransack the premises. No one was aware of what they were looking for. Femi and Yeni's rooms were also ransacked, clothes and costumes were strewn everywhere. The patrons and staff were horsewhipped and musical instruments destroyed. The siege lasted till 5:00 am when the cars of the patrons totaling about 50 were towed away from the premises. During the operation money and drinks were lost from the bar and restaurant.
Femi and Yeni were called at home and rushed to the scene. Femi was allowed onto the premises and was shocked to see the state of the New Africa Shrine. We have always shared a cordial and friendly relationship with the police who come on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays to protect the property of the patrons, and if there is any sign of trouble they are contacted immediately.
Over 350 people were arrested and detained during the siege. No explanation was given for the arrests.
Femi and Yeni were at the task force office as early as 9:00 am on Sunday and spent about 12 and a half hours at the task force office where they were told unofficially that the Police had been looking for arms. No such thing as arms were found on or around the premises. No Indian hemp was found on the premises of the Shrine as Femi and Yeni do NOT allow sale of Indian hemp on the premises of the Shrine.
On Sunday most of the Shrine staff were released and a substantial number of their patrons also.
The New Africa Shrine has always worked hand in hand with the Nigerian Police since its inception 7 years ago, and we are alarmed that such an action was taken against it without informing the management if any such thing was suspected of its patrons who include honorable members of the society like Doctors, Lawyers, Bankers and expatriates. In fact for the Felabration Festival the Shrine hosted a lot of visitors from abroad, and last week Saturday the Shrine played host to a popular American artiste, Talib Kweli, who came to film a music video at the Shrine.
We have built up a reputation over the years and would not do anything to spoil that reputation so the allegations purported against us are false and defaming.
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