The Defence Headquarters has pledged to take action against any officials found responsible for the attack on personnel of Ikeja Electric (IE), formerly known as Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC).
This statement was made by the Chief of Defence Civil-Military Relations at the Defence Headquarters, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday.
Rear Admiral Bankole revealed that the situation is under review and assured that anyone found responsible will be sanctioned. He further emphasised that the behaviour displayed in the video does not, in any way, reflect the attitude of the military.
“What happened at Ikeja Disco is being taken seriously by the Defence Headquarters and the Nigerian Air Force,” Rear Admiral Bankole stated.
“Any necessary sanctions will be imposed. There is zero tolerance for such behavioUr. The underlying issues between the Air Force and IKEDC (IE) are being addressed.”
He also stated that there is no need for civilians to fear military personnel, as they are meant to protect them.
“People should not be scared when they see individuals in uniform; those in uniform are there to protect you,” he said.
“This message is being reinforced at institutions like the Depot in Zaria, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), and the Nigerian Defence College (NDC).”
Earlier, SaharaReporters reported that armed military personnel stormed the headquarters of Ikeja Electric in Lagos on Thursday, March 6, attacking staff and others present.
A video obtained by SaharaReporters captured the moment the armed men, dressed in military uniforms, invaded the company’s premises near MITV in Ikeja, Lagos.
Witnesses narrated how employees and others on the premises were beaten by the military personnel.
