Agency report
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has condemned the alleged invasion of Ikeja Electric by military personnel, describing it as an act of brutality and intimidation against its members.
The union has now threatened to withdraw services nationwide if immediate measures are not taken to guarantee the safety of electricity workers.
In a statement signed by Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, NUEE expressed shock over what it described as the “unprofessional behavior” exhibited by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, who stormed the Corporate Headquarters and Oshodi Business Unit of Ikeja Electric on Tuesday morning.
According to the union, the military personnel allegedly attacked staff members, vandalized office equipment, and confiscated personal belongings, including phones and laptops.
“Consequently, our members are advised to stay out of the office tilll further notice because we cannot work under brutality, intimidation and threat to life until safety of life and properties are assured,” Igwebike said.
The union demanded that all staff properties that were taken or destroyed should be replaced and those beaten should be taken to hospital for adequate medical treatment.
It would be recalled that some personal of the NAF had reportedly attacked workers at the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, following the ongoing face-off over disconnection of power supply to the base.
NUEE alleged that the military personnel carried the attack because their base was disconnected by the company for non-payment of their huge outstanding indebtedness.
