Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Posted by Samuel on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 – tori.ng Share this news: Facebook Twitter Goodle LinkedIn Email The police officers reportedly entered the substation’s control rooms by force, vandalising equipment and disrupting operations. Electricity Workers The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has warned of a possible nationwide shutdown after alleging that staff members of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) were assaulted. A statement by its Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, said the decision became necessary after workers on duty at Egbu 132/33kV Transmission Substation, Imo State, were allegedly beaten, held hostage at gunpoint, and some were abducted by armed police officers, said to be acting on the orders of the state. The police officers reportedly entered the substation’s control rooms by force, vandalising equipment and disrupting operations. Workers on duty were allegedly held at gunpoint, assaulted, and some were abducted to an undisclosed location. According to the statement, the union also said it has already directed its members to halt power supply operations in Imo State until further notice. It threatened to withdraw services nationwide unless authorities took immediate action to guarantee the safety and protection of electricity workers across the country. Discover more Celebrity fashion items Security system installations Travel deals to Morocco Marriage advice books Legal Updates Travel Guides Entertainment streaming services Tech gadgets and accessories Financial literacy courses The statement read, “NUEE expresses deep shock and outrage over the level of gangsterism and unprofessional conduct displayed today (yesterday) by police officers acting on behalf of Imo State government. “These officers forcibly invaded and vandalised the control rooms at Egbu 132/33KV Transmission Substation in an attempt to compel operators to grant an illegal outage. “During the invasion, the officers allegedly disconnected power at gunpoint and held all staff on duty hostage, forcing them to open breakers under duress. “They further unleashed violence on our members, beating, molesting and assaulting every staff member in sight. Personal belongings, including phones, laptops, and vehicles, were destroyed, while CCTV cameras were also vandalised. “The police officers executed this brutal and barbaric assault on innocent workers and abducted them to an undisclosed location. “NUEE strongly condemns this reprehensible act and demands the immediate release of our abducted members. We also call for a formal undertaking from TCN management, the Federal Ministry of Power, and the Inspector General of Police to ensure the protection of our members and to prevent any further traumatising incidents of this nature by putting the police in check. “Additionally, we demand the immediate replacement of all staff property damaged or taken away, and we insist that all assaulted workers be provided with full medical attention. “Consequently, NUEE directs all members to stay away from the office until further notice, as we cannot continue to work under conditions of brutality, intimidation, and threats to life. Work can only resume when the safety of staff and property is fully guaranteed. “Failure to address these issues promptly will leave the union with no alternative but to withdraw our services nationwide until adequate safety and protection are secured at all workplaces.” Share on WhatsApp Share on Telegram Share this news: Facebook Twitter Goodle LinkedIn Email Discover more Travel deals to Morocco Metro News Security system installations Business Insights Mental health resources Health and wellness products Politics News Lifestyle Articles Cloud mining services Property News Recent News Nigeria Customs Foils Wildlife Trafficking, Rescues Lion Cub And Monkeys (Photos) Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 VeryDarkMan Should Be Arrested For Initiating F!ght Inside An Aircraft – Delta Governor’s Aide, Ossai Ovie Success Says Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 ADC Unveils New Headquarters In Abuja (Video) Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 Wike’s Expulsion Is Better Late Than Never – PDP Chieftain Speaks Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 It’s A Big Shame — Nigerian Comedian, AY Makun Blasts Super Eagles After World Cup Failure (Video) Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 Latest News Both VDM And Mr Jollof Will Face The Full Strength Of The Law – NCAA Spokesperson Says As Video Of Them In Police Station Surfaces Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 Lagos Lists Nollywood Actor Baba Ijesha On Its S*x Offenders’ Register Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 Nigeria Customs Foils Wildlife Trafficking, Rescues Lion Cub And Monkeys (Photos) Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 Sorry To My Phantom Baby For The Shots I Took – British-Nigerian Author Toni Tone Addresses Womb-Watchers Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 Don’t Handle Your Family Feud Like I Did – BBNaija Star, Phyna Advises Imisi Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 ’13 Years Of Complementing Each Other’ – Actor Charles Inojie And Wife Celebrate 13th Wedding Anniversary Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 VeryDarkMan Should Be Arrested For Initiating F!ght Inside An Aircraft – Delta Governor’s Aide, Ossai Ovie Success Says Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 ADC Unveils New Headquarters In Abuja (Video) Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 2026 WCQ Playoff: ‘I Knew Something Was About To Happen’ – Colin Udoh Reveals Why Osimhen Was Removed Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 BREAKING: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops For Seventh Consecutive Time In October Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 Wike’s Expulsion Is Better Late Than Never – PDP Chieftain Speaks Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 United Nigeria Airlines Hands VeryDarkMan, Mr Jollof Over To Security Following Their Fight Inside Aircraft (Video) Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 Popular Nigerian Journalist Dan Agbese Is De@d Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 She Pampered Me With Words – Cubana Chief Priest Shares Experience With Actress, Ngozi Ezeonu In Heartwarming Note Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Shutdown Published on Mon 17th Nov, 2025 0 1 2 Older » Popular News FLASHBACK: Major Orkar’s Speech In Failed Coup Against Babangida On April 22, 1990 The Inspiring Love Story of a Mad Couple Who are Married for 22 Years with 3 Children Couple’s Wedding Photos Causes Serious Commotion Online as Chubby Man Marries Slim Woman (Photos) Death on The Pitch: 10 Top Footballers Who Died Painful Deaths While Playing on the Field (Video) Meet the Beautiful & S*xy Nigerian Girl, Judy Okafor Setting Instagram on Fire (Photos) What I Saw on That Day – Fani-Kayode Recounts His January 1966 Coup Experience Only in Naija: See Passengers Climbing an Airplane with a Ladder in Nigerian Airport (Photos) Read How Late Dinner Worsens Belly Fat The Power Of Inspiration – By Femi Fani-Kayode (Must Read) Video of Synagogue Building Colllapse and Strange Airplane Hovering Sports Super Eagles Coach, Chelle Accuses DR Congo Of Using Voodoo During Penalty Shootout (Video) It’s A Big Shame — Nigerian Comedian, AY Makun Blasts Super Eagles After World Cup Failure (Video) The Moment Super Eagles’ Coach, Eric Chelle Almost Got Into A Fight With DR Congo Staff Following Nigeria’s Defeat (Video) 2026 WCQ Playoffs: How Nwabali Reacted To Super Eagles’ ‘Painful’ Defeat To DR Congo Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup Dream Comes To An Ends As DR Congo Knock Out Nigeria In Penalty Shoot-Out Tech Facebook, Instagram Users to Pay £2.99 For Monthly Subscription Apple Launches iPhone 17 Pro XRP is expected to break through $5.5 in the second half of the year – BTC Miner cloud mining helps you earn steady XRP returns The 2025 wealth vane points to smart cloud mining. 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