Panic as military officers storm Ikeja electricity company over power disconnection

Tensions escalated in Lagos on Thursday morning as military personnel stormed the headquarters of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) to protest the disconnection of power to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in Lagos.

Eyewitnesses reported that uniformed officers arrived at the IKEDC office opposite MITV in Ikeja around 7:40 a.m., allegedly assaulting some staff members during the protest.

Sources revealed that the power outage resulted from unpaid bills, despite an existing agreement where the Air Force was to pay IKEDC ₦60 million monthly for 10 to 12 hours of daily electricity supply.

However, personnel at the base reportedly faced persistent blackouts, leading to frustration.

A female military officer was said to have led the operation, and despite police intervention, the personnel refused to leave immediately.

(PoliticsNigeria)