MONROVIA, LIBERIA-Report says a heavily armed gang has stormed ArcelorMittal Liberia’s Mount Yuelliton base camp in Nimba County.

During the encounter Wednesday night, February 5, 2025, security personnel were severely beaten and critical mining infrastructure vandalized.

The attackers overpowered security officers, smashed windows, and forcefully removed battery compartments from excavators.

They also looted fuel oil and ransacked offices, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

In video footage recorded after the attack, a police officer described the terrifying scene, warning that such violent attacks at AML mines have become a near-daily occurrence.

He expressed fear that criminals are growing more violent, escalating their attacks with no consequences.

There have been repeated assaults on ArcelorMittal’s mining sites in Nimba County, which has raised serious questions about commitment to protecting key investments.

By: Emmanuel Kollie