Armed military personnel stormed the headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) and its Oshodi business unit on Thursday morning, allegedly in response to the disconnection of power supply to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in Lagos.
According to reports, the invasion occurred around 7:40 AM at the company’s office opposite MITV in Ikeja. Investigations revealed that the power cut has raised concerns about security and operations at the base.
Sources within the Air Force disclosed that NAF had an agreement to remit ₦60 million monthly to IKEDC for a guaranteed 10 to 12 hours of daily electricity. However, the recent disconnection has sparked tensions.
Witnesses reported that staff members at IKEDC were being assaulted by the military personnel, despite police intervention. The armed group, reportedly led by a woman, refused to back down.
More updates are expected as the situation unfolds.
