The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday morning took possession of assets of several companies belonging to Senator Ben Murray-Bruce. The companies affected are Silverbird Galleria Limited, Silverbird Promotions Limited and Silverbird Showtime Limited.
The affected properties, include; Silverbird Galleria Limited located at 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos; Silverbird Promotions 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.
AMCON took possession, citing the interim orders granted by Justice C. M. Olatoregun of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on June 17 (Suit No. FHC/L/CS/790/16 – Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria & 3 Ors. v. Ben Murray Bruce & 4 others), which allowed the receiver/manager to take possession of the properties.
According to the order, Murray-Bruce’s companies are owing AMCON the sum of N11 billion, which the companies have defaulted in its payment.
