Jos Electricity Distribution Plc has accused youths in Benue State of assaulting and abducting 10 of its personnel, raising concerns about the safety of electricity workers carrying out their duties.
The electricity distribution company reportedly condemned the incident in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, describing the alleged attack on its staff as a serious concern.
The development comes amid broader concerns about the security of electricity infrastructure and the safety of personnel responsible for maintaining power distribution networks.
Electricity workers regularly deal with service interruptions, technical faults and complaints from customers. However, disagreements over power supply should be resolved through lawful channels rather than violence or intimidation.
The reported incident also highlights the challenges distribution companies face in maintaining services when their personnel encounter hostility while performing their duties.
Jos Electricity Distribution Plc operates across parts of north-central Nigeria, including Benue State, where its staff are responsible for activities connected with electricity distribution and service delivery.
The company has previously raised concerns about attacks on its personnel in the state. In February 2026, its management condemned the alleged assault of a distribution system operator at the North Bank Injection Substation in Makurdi.
According to a report published by City Post on February 17, the company alleged that an officer and soldiers of the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering had assaulted the operator following a dispute over a power outage. The company said the affected worker sustained injuries and required medical attention.
Following that incident, the electricity distributor reportedly withdrew its personnel from the facility as a precautionary measure and escalated the matter to relevant security authorities.
Although that earlier incident involved different allegations and individuals, it underscored the risks electricity workers may face while carrying out essential duties.
The latest allegation involving 10 personnel raises further questions about the circumstances surrounding the reported attack and the measures being taken to protect the company’s workers.
However, details independently confirming the identities of those allegedly involved, the precise circumstances of the incident and the status of the 10 personnel could not be established from the additional reporting available for verification.
Further clarification from the company and relevant security authorities would help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and whether any arrests or rescue operations have taken place.
The safety of electricity workers remains important to the delivery of essential public services, while allegations of assault and abduction require prompt investigation by the appropriate authorities.
