A physical assault is often considered an abuse, but residents of a community in Kebbi State are walking on the opposite path because the assault involved members of the Kaduna Electric.
Over the years, the activities of the officials of the power company had forced enmity between their officials and end-users.
Coming with their ladder to cut-off their lights for not servicing their electricity utility bills had angered them.
Few days ago, these officials cut off power from a military resident area and trouble started.
After the soldiers beat-up the officials, the Kaduna Electric Distribution Company condemned the unwarranted assault on its staff and customers.
Soldiers in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, are said to be responsible for the assault.
It was reported that the soldiers invaded the head office of the company on April 29, over ‘disconnection’ of electricity.
This incident took place at Dukku Barracks in Birnin Kebbi and the soldiers allegedly beat up customers and staff on duty.
The spokesman for the Kaduna Electric,Abdulazeez Abdullahi, condemned the incident in a statement on Sunday.
No Complaint Lodged
He said the military never lodged any complaint regarding its services or any perceived grievances it might have had with the company before attacking its staff.
“We condemn in strong terms the molestation of our staff by men of the Nigerian Army in Birnin Kebbi.
“The armed soldiers invaded our premises on Saturday afternoon and unleashed mayhem on unsuspecting staff and customers alike,” he stated.
“The hapless victims were beaten and subjected to humiliating treatment by the marauding soldiers for no reason whatsoever.”
AbdulAzeez further said that the Kaduna Electric cannot guarantee its services in an unsafe environment.
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He added that that the safety and well-being of their staff were top priority.
“We do not tolerate such intimidation and molestation of our staff and shall act appropriately within the law to seek redress.”
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