Electricity Workers Threaten to Withdraw Services in Benue Over Alleged Attack

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has threatened to withdraw its members indefinitely from Jos Electricity Distribution’s Makurdi office unless their safety is guaranteed. The union alleges that on October 21, 2026, suspected government house thugs abducted and tortured Benue State Operating Officer Samson Abah and other employees after electricity was disconnected at the Government House. NUEE says the workers were taken to the River Benue Bridge, forced to pay money for their release and compelled to restore power using an illegally installed transformer. The union is seeking medical care and replacement of seized belongings, safety guarantees from JED management, and a written apology from the Benue State governor.