The management of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has warned against assault on its staff. This is because the company’s legal representatives have been inundated with reports of assault, public incitement and threat to life against personnel of EKEDC in recent time.
According to a statement by the General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, Godwin Idemudia, the company considered it unfortunate and sought the assistance of the security agents to address the challenge.
“We consider this very unfortunate, as a law abiding company, we sought the assistance of security agents in helping in the arrest and prosecution of these troublemakers. Sadly, some of them claim to be community leaders. These set of people have often made the company’s efforts to maintain a peaceful coexistence with customers very difficult.
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“In one of the cases of assault on our staff, on the 24th of May, 2019, one Mr Moses Ogunleye, a resident of Mushin, led some group of people to House No.29 Omowunmi Street under Idi-Araba Undertaking of Mushin Business District to obstruct, restrict and assault the Eko Field Representatives (EFRs) of EKEDC during the May cash drive activities. Mr Ogunleye assaulted Mrs Abejide and damaged her phone in the process. This act was caught on camera.
“Also, one Mr Israel Olayinka, 52, of No. 115, Gaskiya Road, Ijora Badia, Apapa Lagos and some others, now at large attacked our staff, obstructed the EKEDC’s vehicle and incited the public against them as they tried to discharge their duties,” it stated.
The company said the two suspects are currently facing trial at competent courts.
EKEDC reiterated that it is committed to the provision of unrivalled service to its networks and customers but will not condone any act of violence and intimidation against its personnel as they try to discharge their lawful duties. The company also called on community leaders to work in unison with EKEDC to ensure better service
provision to its teeming customers.
“We implore customers to use the numerous avenues we have opened to lodge complaints as well as suggestions. We also assure of our readiness to work with community leaders and their followers in the discharge of our duties to ensure a better and more peaceful coexistence,” it said.
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