AMCON takes over Ben Bruce’s companies in Abuja, PH, Lagos

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over the properties of Ben Murray Bruce, top businessman and lawmaker representing Bayelsa east senatorial district.

Citing an order from a federal high court in Lagos, the agency sealed three companies operated by the famous Bruce family.

The companies are: Silverbird Galleria Limited located at 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos; Silverbird Galleria Limited, Plot No 1161, Central Area Cadastral Zone AOO, Abuja; and Silverbird Showtime Limited Abonnema Wharf Road and Abali Park in Port Harcourt City of Rivers state.

Security operatives are currently in all the affected companies.

The development has led to a disruption in the activities of Silverbird TV and RHYTHM FM, which are owned by Bruce family.

TheCable observed that Silverbird TV, which is on Channel 252 on DStv, is off air at the moment.

However, Bruce has expressed optimism that normalcy will be restored.

“I have been on an international flight and have only just landed. The situation is being resolved and things will be back to normal,” he wrote on Twitter.

“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.”