Officers involved in IKEDC invasion will be sanctioned, says NAF

Officers involved in IKEDC invasion will be sanctioned, says NAF

 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will probe the
circumstances that led to the invasion of Ikeja Electricity Distribution
Company (IKEDC).

 

On Thursday, air force personnel invaded the company’s
office over the disconnection of electricity at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base,
Ikeja, Lagos state.

 

Kingsley Okotie, spokesperson for IKEDC, said the NAF
personnel vandalised the company’s office, assaulted employees, and made away
with several company assets.

 

Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Adeniran
Ademuwagun, the air officer commanding (AOC) logistics command, said sanctions
would be imposed on the officers involved in the act.

 

 

“We will investigate what happened and impose appropriate
sanctions. The Nigerian Air Force takes the safety of citizens very seriously,
and Ikeja Electric should continue providing services without fear of
disturbance,” he said.

 

Ademuwagun apologised to the management of Ikeja Electric
and described the invasion as unfortunate.

 

He said the air force remains committed to upholding
discipline among its personnel and ensuring that officers operate under strict
professional conduct.

 

 

“The dialogue with Ikeja Electric has been fruitful, and we
will continue to work on ensuring our men remain under positive control,” he
said.

 

“The Nigerian Air Force is a disciplined force, and any
action that undermines our integrity will not be tolerated.”

 

Also speaking at the press briefing, Kola Adesina, chairman
of Ikeja Electric, said at least 10 members of staff were injured while company
assets were vandalised or taken away.

 

“About 200 staff were on-site when the incident occurred.
Reports confirmed that 10 individuals were brutalised, and several office
assets were destroyed or removed,” Adesina said.

 

“It was a terrible experience for our staff, and it disrupted
our operations significantly. We are grateful that the leadership of the Air
Force has responded swiftly, and we believe that justice will be served.”

Source: Officers involved in IKEDC invasion will be sanctioned, says NAF

 - NigerianEye

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