*Says coy can’t guarantee services in unsafe environment
*Vow to seek redress
By; JACOB ONJEWU DICKSON
While lamenting the alleged assault of its personnel by uniformed men suspected to be soldiers of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna Electric Distribution Company has warned that it can’t guarantee services in a hostile environment.
This was expressed in a statement signed by the Head, Corporate Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullahi, made available to newsmen in Kaduna yesterday.
“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 alike. The hapless victims were beaten and subjected to humiliating treatment by the marauding soldiers for no reason whatsoever.
“Such brazen act of impunity has no place in the civilised society we live in. Their action is all the more nauseating considering the fact that the military men have never lodged any complaint regarding our services or over any perceived grievance they may have had. In fact, several attempts by our Management team in Kebbi State requesting meetings where issues of interest were to be discussed were rebuffed,” the statement said.
According to the statement titled, “Unwarranted Assault On Our Staff & Customers By Soldiers in Birnin Kebbi” the electricity distribution company stressed, “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.”
They warned that they do not tolerate such intimidation and molestation of their staff and shall act appropriately within the law to seek redress.
