Ben Murray-Bruce Reacts to AMCON Seizure of Silverbird

The Assets Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON on Thursday took over the assets of Silverbird Group, owned by Ben Bruce, the Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency over loans.

Senator Ben Murray Bruce’s companies under the group in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja were sealed with the help of security operatives who prevented entrance and exit into the buildings over unpaid debts totaling N11 billion.

Using his Twitter account, Ben Bruce has reacted to the seizure of his company by AMCON.

See his tweets below

1-I have been on an international flight and have only just landed. The situation is being resolved and things will be back to normal.

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 23, 2016

2-In 36 years, Silverbird has grown and like any body, it will face challenges. Tough times dont last. But we, as tough people, outlast them

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) June 23, 2016