A staff of Ikeja Electric Plc, one of the distribution companies in the Republic of Nigeria, Popoola Olakunle, has been stabbed in the head in the course of carrying out his duties.
The incident occurred at the Oladeroun area of New Oko-Oba in the Fagba area of Lagos State.
The culprit, Saheed Olanrewaju aka Usama, a resident of 12, Abiodun Street, Iju-Ishaga in Fagba was subsequently apprehended on Tuesday, 16th March, 2021, with the assistance of the Traditional Ruler’s team and handed over to the Oko-Oko police station for immediate prosecution.
The management of Ikeja Electric has condemned the incident in a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Ikeja Electric, Felix Ofulue.
“Ikeja Electric will continue to condemn these attacks on its employees in strong terms,” he said. Ofulue pleaded with its customers to desist from attacking the staff of Ikeja electric.
“While we understand that sentiments regarding utility services can be quite emotive, we maintain that wanton attacks on our staff are completely irrational, irresponsible and unproductive, especially where Ikeja Electric has provided multiple channels through which our customers can lodge formal complaints with respect to our service” he added.
The suspect, Saheed Olanrewaju, who is currently in police custody, is expected to be arraigned in Court today.
Source:www.energynewsafrica.com
