KAEDCO Condemns Invasion Of Kebbi Office By Soldiers

The Kaduna Electric Distribution Company (KAEDCO) has condemned the invasion of its Kebbi State head office by soldiers.

The soldiers invaded the office on Saturday following the disconnection of Dukku Barracks from the electricity source in the state's capital, Birnin Kebbi.

The spokesperson of the company, Abdulazeez Abdullahi, in a statement on Sunday, said the soldiers invaded the company and beat up the staff on duty. 

In a viral video on social media, residents were seen celebrating the invasion while hailing the soldiers as they exit the company premises. 

However, Abdullahi said prior to the invasion, the soldiers had not complained to the company on any of their grievances.

“In fact, several attempts by our management team in Kebbi State requesting meetings with the army, where issues of interest were to be discussed were rebuffed.

“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 Saturday afternoon and unleashed mayhem on unsuspecting staff and customers.

“The helpless victims were beaten and subjected to humiliating treatment by the marauding soldiers for no reasons. 

"Such brazen act of impunity has no place in the civilised society we live in.

‘We wish to make clear that Kaduna Electric cannot guarantee its services in an unsafe environment. 

"The safety and well being of our staff is a priority.

“We do not tolerate such intimidation and molestation of our staff and shall act appropriately within the law to seek redress,” Abdullahi stated.