YEDC condemns assault on staff, office invasion in Borno

The absorption of Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) connected Tuesday condemned the caller carnal battle connected its unit and the penetration of its bureau successful Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.

In a connection issued by its Communications Officer, Blessing Tunoh, the institution described the incidental arsenic unacceptable, stressing that attacks connected unit carrying retired lawful duties volition not beryllium tolerated.

According to the statement, the incidental progressive the forceful introduction of suspected transgression elements into the company’s Biu office. The attackers reportedly assaulted staff, destroyed property, and acceptable institution vehicles ablaze.

YEDC further disclosed that respective operational assets were stolen during the attack, including work cables, meters, computers, refrigerators, tv sets, and different bureau equipment.

The institution noted that specified actions not lone disrupt work transportation but besides airs superior risks to electrical infrastructure and the information of personnel. As a effect of the incident, operations successful Biu person been temporarily suspended.

Citing Section 220(1) of the Electricity Act 2023, YEDC emphasised that assaulting inferior unit and vandalising powerfulness infrastructure are transgression offences.

The institution advised customers to transmission complaints and grievances done established and lawful mechanisms, ...