The IBEDC, in a statement by its Regional Communication Officer, Kikelomo Owoeye on Saturday in Osogbo, said many of its staff were injured during the attack while unspecified amount of money was carted away. “On Thursday, hoodlums attacked our staff with dangerous weapons, shot sporadically into the air before they forcefully gained access to the cash and carted away our money. According to the company, it is ready to serve its customers better, but cannot do that at the expense of the lives of its staff. It also urged IBEDC customers who have complains to always follow due process to channel their complaints, rather than engaging in acts of violence. The statement, however, said electricity distribution to the communities will be shut until the perpetrators were brought to justice and safety of its staff were guaranteed.

Source: The Guardian March 16, 2019 12:45 UTC