In a shocking development, the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has called on the Nigerian Air Force, the military, and the Presidency to take immediate action against officers and personnel of the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, who allegedly launched an unprovoked attack on staff and journalists at Ikeja Electric.
Breaking the news via its official X handle, Nigerian Stories reported that ANED is demanding accountability, urging authorities to fish out those responsible for what has been described as a brazen act of lawlessness.
The incident, which has sparked outrage among industry stakeholders and media professionals, reportedly saw uniformed personnel storm the premises of Ikeja Electric, assaulting employees and journalists who were on-site. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but sources suggest it could be linked to unresolved electricity-related disputes.
Condemning the assault, ANED stressed that such acts undermine the rule of law and the safety of civilians. “No institution, regardless of its status, should be allowed to operate above the law. The assault on electricity workers and journalists is unacceptable, and those responsible must face the full wrath of justice,” the association said in a statement.
The call for action puts pressure on military authorities and the federal government to address concerns over impunity within the armed forces. As the nation watches closely, all eyes are now on the Nigerian Air Force and the Presidency to see how they will respond to this alarming situation.
Will justice be served, or will this case be swept under the rug like many before it? The coming days will tell.
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