The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) in Bauchi State has threatened to shut down power supply nationwide over the alleged assault of its members by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The deputy president of the association, Rilwanu Shehu, stated this during a peaceful demonstration staged by the workers on Monday in Bauchi. He said the demonstration was against the alleged invasion and assault of its members by NAF personnel. Shehu said that some soldiers invaded the Jos Electricity Distribution (JEDC) Operation Office in Bauchi metropolis on Sept. 18, and accused the electricity workers of disconnecting NAF facilities. He said that the soldiers assaulted and detained 10 electricity workers, adding that the victims were currently receiving treatment at home. The deputy president urged the workers to remain calm and law-abiding as the union was working to address the situation.
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