YEDC condemns assault on staff

The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has strongly condemned the harassment and physical attack on its personnel in Yagai and Kasuwan Bera communities in Jalingo, within its area of operations.

In a statement signed by Blessing Tunoh, Communications Officer, Yola Electricity Distribution, and made available to Tribune Online, the company described the attacks on its staff as unacceptable and warned that such actions would not be tolerated.

According to the statement, YEDC said that “the affected workers were carrying out lawful duties, including ongoing metering exercises, fault clearing, revenue collection, and prepaid meter monitoring, when they were allegedly attacked.”

The company emphasised that “the safety of its employees remains a top priority,” noting that assaulting or obstructing authorised utility personnel is a criminal offence under Section 220, Subsection 1 of the Electricity Act 2023.

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YEDC urged residents with grievances related to electricity supply, billing, or metering to channel their complaints through official platforms rather than resorting to violence.

The distribution company warned that such actions not only endanger the lives of its employees but also disrupt service delivery and pose risks to electrical infrastructure within the affected communities.

It added that YEDC would continue to engage community leaders and relevant authorities to ensure uninterrupted electricity services and the safety of its staff, while advising customers to always seek approved means of redress to resolve complaints rather than resorting to violence.