The Digest:
The National Union of Electricity Employees has threatened to plunge Nigeria into a nationwide blackout following alleged brutal attacks by police officers on Transmission Company of Nigeria staff at a substation in Imo State.
Key Points:
- NUEE alleges police officers invaded the Egbu Transmission Substation, beating and abducting workers at gunpoint.
- The union claims officers vandalized control room equipment and forced staff to open breakers under duress.
- Workers' personal belongings, including phones and laptops, were reportedly destroyed during the invasion.
- NUEE has immediately withdrawn services in Imo State and threatened nationwide escalation.
- The union demands the immediate release of abducted members and protection guarantees from authorities.
- They insist on the replacement of damaged property and medical attention for assaulted workers.
- Operations will only resume when worker safety and property protection are fully guaranteed.
Sources: Channels Television, The Punch
