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PICTORIAL: Air Force men vandalise Ikeja DisCo’s office, cart away gadgets

An attack occurred at Ikeja Electric's head office around 7:40 a.m., involving armed officers led by a woman in military uniform, according to eyewitness accounts.
Workers and visitors were physically assaulted during the invasion, leading to police intervention, but the soldiers did not stop their actions.
The National Association of Nigeria Students condemned the assault on a correspondent from The PUNCH, describing it as an attack on democracy and calling for an investigation.
Residents have expressed concerns about military conduct, with calls for accountability from President Bola Tinubu regarding the incident.

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Radio France Internationale

Nigeria: Military Attack on Electricity Distributor in Lagos to Restore Power on Base · Global Voices

On Thursday, 6 March, a dozen Nigerian Air Force personnel invaded the premises of a private electricity company in the Ikeja district of Lagos on two occasions to force them to restore power on their base. Electricity has been cut off for more than ten days, following unpaid payments and "technical problems".

5 days ago·Paris, France

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Punch Newspapers

PICTORIAL: Air Force men vandalise Ikeja DisCo’s office, cart away gadgets

Men of the Nigerian Air Force from the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, on Thursday, attacked the headquarters of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company in Ikeja, Lagos. The men, who also attacked a PUNCH correspondent, forcefully broke into offices and destroyed various gadgets. Doors to offices were destroyed while computers, phones and CCTV gadgets were […]

6 days ago

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Premium Times Nigeria

Air Force personnel assault PUNCH reporter at IKEDC office

Investigations revealed that the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja had been without electricity for two weeks following a disconnection by IKEDC over an unpaid debt The post Air Force personnel assault PUNCH reporter at IKEDC office appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

6 days ago·Abuja, Nigeria

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Pulse Nigeria

Tension as armed soldiers invade Ikeja Electric HQ

Panic gripped the headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (Ikeja Electric) on Thursday morning as armed military personnel stormed the premises, assaulting staff members and other individuals present. According to eyewitness accounts, the attack occurred around 7:40 a.m. at the company’s head office, located opposite MITV in Ikeja, Lagos. The reason for the invasion remains unclear. Reports indicate that workers and visitors were …

6 days ago·Nigeria

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RainSMediaRadio

NECA Urges Government to Address Military's Outstanding Electricity Debts

The Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association (NECA) has called on the federal government to take immediate action in settling the substantial electricity debts accumulated by military establishments across the country. This appeal underscores the pressing need for financial discipline and the sustainability of the nation's power sector. According to NECA, the military's unpaid electricity bills have reached alarming levels, posing a threat to…

3 days ago

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pulse.com.gh

Soldiers attack Electricity office over power disconnection to military base

Personnel from the Nigerian Military reportedly stormed the offices of Ikeja Electric, an electricity distribution company in Lagos State. According to local news portal the Guardian, military personnel in uniform forcibly entered the Ikeja Electric office on Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos. Videos shared by the news outlet on social media show armed soldiers disrupting operations at the company, with staff members seen kneeling while others…

4 days ago

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