Personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has barricaded the office of Ikeja Electric over electricity disconnection.
The incident reportedly took place at the electricity distribution company’s office on Ago Palace Way, Okota, Isolo, Lagos.
It was also alleged that staff of the company were assaulted by the military personnel.
In videos circulating the internet, the van of the Nigerian Air Force was seen at the main entrance of the electricity distribution company in Lagos on Thursday.
Sources further confirmed that a similar invasion occurred at Ikeja Electric’s head office in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital.
Leadership Newspaper reports that the invasion came amid growing tensions between Ikeja Electric and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) over the disconnection of power supply to the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base in Ikeja.
It was further reported that a national newspaper, had, on Wednesday reported that the base had been without electricity for two weeks after Ikeja Electric cut off supply due to unpaid debts amounting to millions of naira.
Sources told Leadership Newspaper that an agreement had been in place for the NAF to pay ₦60 million monthly to guarantee 10 to 12 hours of electricity supply daily.
However, some military officials claimed the power outage was compromising the base’s security, particularly affecting an operational warehouse storing high-caliber armaments.
Despite this, sources within Ikeja Electric insisted that the Air Force failed to meet its financial obligations, leading to the disconnection.
Meanwhile, the attack has instilled fear among Ikeja Electric employees, with many reportedly in hiding. Some workers have also refused to resume duty, fearing further aggression.