Aliko Dangote debunks rumours of being held hostage in Mali hotel

Social media was flooded with reports that Africa’s richest man was caught up in the siege..He just tweeted that he left the country yesterday..

It is said to be the preferred hotel of most businessmen,dignitaries and expatriates in Mali .. The terrorists were said to have gained access to the hotel by arriving in diplomatic vehicles..They also freed a handful of hostages who could recite the Koran.