Nigerian Air Force personnel invaded the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company headquarters in Lagos, assaulting workers on duty.
The armed men, led by a woman, stormed the office at 7:40 am on Thursday, beating staff and others present.
According to reports, the invasion was sparked by the disconnection of power supply to the Nigerian Air Force base in Lagos.
The Air Force had allegedly agreed to pay N60 million monthly to Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company in exchange for a guaranteed 10-12 hours of daily electricity supply.
Police intervened, but the armed personnel refused to back down.
The incident has raised concerns about the use of force and the safety of civilians.
As of the time of filing this report, staff and other persons found in the Ikeja Electric office were being assaulted by the armed men.
The Nigeria Police Force has intervened, but the armed personnel, led by a woman, have refused to back down.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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