Dangote Refutes Rumours Of Being Held Hostage In Mali

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has denied rumour making the rounds that he is among the hostages in an on-going hostage situation by terrorists in an hotel in Mali, the Radisson Blu Hotel

In a swift reaction on twitter, Dangote tweeted that although he was in Mali yesterday he has since left the county.

“Rumour about me being held hostage is false. I was in Mali yesterday. Thank you for your concern. My prayers with those involved,” he tweeted.