Saturday, February 14 2026 - A court in Nasarawa State has ordered the remand of a woman for mobilising her son and his friends to brutally attack a staff of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) Mr. Abdul Ishaka, in Nasarawa State.
The DisCo, in a statement on Thursday, February 12, 2026
said the staff was beaten to a state of unconsciousness while carrying out a
lawful enforcement duty in the state, raising fresh concerns regarding the
safety of electricity utility personnel in the country.
According to the statement, the incident occurred on
February 10, at approximately 13:00 hrs., when Ishaka, a Customer
Representative Officer (CRO) stationed at the Karshi Service Center, Masaka
Business Office, was executing his legitimate duties.
The customer, identified as Mrs. Laraba Waziri, mobilized
her son and his friends to attack Mr. Ishaka after he questioned why the
customer had illegally “hung” her service wire to restore power after being
disconnected for non-payment (DNP).
Records indicate that the customer’s account carries a total
outstanding debt of N272,499.47.
It said the assault was severe, leaving the staff member
unconscious. He was rushed to Emmanuel Baptist Clinic for emergency first aid
before being transferred to the Federal Medical Center, Keffi, where he remains
on admission receiving treatment.
“In a swift
response to the violent act, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG)
personally intervened, directing the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police to
fast-track the investigation.
"The
primary suspect was detained and arraigned before the Senior Magistrate Court,
Auta Balefi, where she has been remanded in police detention until other
suspects who are at large are apprehended,” the statement added.
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