On Friday, September 11, representatives of the National Union of Food, Beverages and Tobacco of Employees (NUFBTE) stormed the manufacturing operations of The La Casera Company. According to the spoke person of the company, Mr. Tola Bademosi, “Over 200 shouting demonstrators broke into the factory which has over 780 employees at its site near Mile 2.” Caught unawares with no prior notice, security guards were unable to hold back the group who broke into the complex, entering offices and production areas. Production line workers were compelled to stop work and assemble in the factory yard where they were forced to sign membership consent forms to join the union on the spot. READ ALSO: Looters Should Be Killed – NLC, TUC Employees who tried to film the incident on their mobile phones had their phones taken away. Others signed under duress, before taking the opportunity (caused by a heavy downfall of rain) to flee the scene. Unable to guarantee the safety of their workers, Management was compelled to shut operations and send everyone home. The company is said to be the largest local manufacturer of CSD drinks and 3rd largest in the country which supports over 3000 people through its nationwide network of depots and dealers.

This appears to be the"official" version of events. Hopefully we shall get a true version of what transpired from your workers and the Union. Saw the crowd milling there on my way to work this morning....