Electricity workers vow nationwide shutdown over alleged assault by soldiers
The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, in Bauchi State, has threatened to shut down power supply over the alleged assault of its members by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF. The Deputy President of the association, Rilwanu Shehu, stated this during a peaceful demonstration staged by the workers on Monday in Bauchi. He […] Electricity workers vow nationwide shutdown over…
The National Union of Electricity Employees in Bauchi State, Nigeria, has threatened to halt power supply nationwide due to an alleged assault on its members by Nigerian Air Force personnel. Deputy President Rilwanu Shehu made this announcement during a peaceful demonstration on Monday in Bauchi. He alleged that soldiers invaded the Jos Electricity Distribution, JEDC, Operation Office on September 18, accusing electricity workers of disconnecting NAF facilities.
Shehu stated that 10 workers were assaulted and detained by the soldiers, currently receiving treatment at home. The union is collaborating with the police and Department of State Security Service to resolve the situation. Shehu expressed fear for the safety of electricity workers and urged for an amicable resolution by the authorities.
The union has given a three-day ultimatum, from September 21 to 25, to address the issue or face a complete blackout. So far, the NAF management in Bauchi has not commented on the allegations.
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