Power
NUEE accuses ‘Benue government thugs’ of torturing workers over electricity disconnection
CEII brief
Nairametrics reported on 22 Oct 2026: NUEE accuses ‘Benue government thugs’ of torturing workers over electricity disconnection.
Read the full story on NairametricsThe National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has accused suspected thugs linked to the Benue State Government of abducting and torturing workers of Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) Plc following the disconnection of electricity supply to the Government House…
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