The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has accused suspected thugs allegedly linked to the Benue State Government House of abducting and assaulting staff of Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Plc in Makurdi, following the disconnection of electricity supply to the Government House.
The union said the incident was connected to the disconnection of power over an unresolved electricity supply issue, although the specific circumstances surrounding the disconnection have not been independently established.
According to the allegation, the affected JED employees were targeted after the electricity supply to the Government House was cut off. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of electricity workers carrying out their official duties and the need to resolve disputes over power supply through lawful means.
NUEE condemned the reported attack and called for the protection of electricity workers, stressing that utility employees should be able to perform their responsibilities without fear of intimidation, assault or abduction.
The union’s allegations also raise questions about the handling of electricity disconnection disputes involving government facilities and the safety of personnel enforcing supply regulations.
As of the information provided, details about the identities of the affected workers, their current condition, possible arrests and an official response from the Benue State Government or JED management have not been confirmed.
The development underscores the importance of ensuring that disagreements over electricity bills or supply arrangements are addressed through established procedures rather than alleged acts of violence.
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