The National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, has threatened a nationwide shutdown, following an alleged attack on the staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, by armed police officers in Imo State.
NUEE’s Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike strongly condemned the act,and demands the immediate release of their abducted members.
Igwebuike also called for a formal undertaking from TCN management, the Federal Ministry of Power, and the Inspector General of Police to ensure the protection of their members and to prevent any further traumatising incidents of this nature by putting the police in check.
He also demanded the immediate replacement of all staff property damaged or taken away, insisting that all assaulted workers be provided with full medical attention.
