Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC),says its Lagos headquarters was invaded by personnel from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Thursday morning on account of unpaid bills and operational concerns.
The action prompted the electricity company to disconnect electricity to a NAF facility,according toMr Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate Communications for Ikeja Electric.
According to him, the disruption took place in the early hours of Thursday when uniformed Air Force officers forcefully entered the premises of the utility company, demanding immediate reconnection to the power grid.
He disclosed that when their reconnection demands were not adhered to, the officers started damaging property and causing chaos within the Ikeja Electric office, prompting concerns over the safety and security of the premises.
According to him, there were significant safety concerns regarding the safety of Ikeja Electric personnel, particularly due to the high level of hostility towards staff members within the Air Force base.
He added:“The disconnection was not just about non-payment. There are operational factors at play, including serious safety concerns for our staff.
“We have faced incidents of harassment, making it increasingly difficult for our staff to work in such conditions”