Electricity workers threaten nationwide strike over Edo assault
The National Union of Electricity Employees has threatened a nationwide strike over the alleged brutalisation of its members by security operatives in Edo Read More: https://punchng.com/electricity-workers-threaten-nationwide-strike-over-edo-assault/
The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened a nationwide strike following the alleged brutalisation of its members by security operatives in Edo State, according to Punch.
Daily Post Nigeria reports that the union's West Zonal Vice Chairman, Engr. David Ehigiamuose, condemned the alleged abduction and arrest of Edo State chairman Comrade William Uwumarogie and Comrade Mathew Eromobor. The incident reportedly occurred between 7:20 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, while the individuals were guarding the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) headquarters on Akpakpava Road during an industrial action.
Ehigiamuose alleged that armed security personnel arrived in a Hilux van and a Toyota Hiace bus to invade the headquarters in a Gestapo-style operation. The West Zone represented by the union includes Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Kwara, and Oyo states.
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