From Joseph Uchenna, in Makurdi
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company, JED PLC has strongly condemned the brutal attack on its staff, allegey by members of the Nigeria Mobile Police Force.
The incident occurred on Sunday when police officers stormed the company’s Makurdi office and assaulted a security guard.
According to a statement by the Head of JED Corporate Services, Dr Friday Adakole Elijah, the police action was in response to the disconnection of the electricity supply to the Mobile barracks due to non-payment of bills amounting to N112,420,658.65.
He said the police men stormed the office in a commando style and descended on the security guard on duty – Mr Hassan Ademu beating him to stupor and breaking his head.
The management of JED PLC has announced plans to write a protest letter to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, over the attack on its staff.
The company also warned that the Mobile barracks will remain disconnected until the outstanding debt is settled.
The management of JED PLC vowed to take further action to protect its employees.
