The National Union of Electricity Employees, (NUEE), has threatened a nationwide shutdown in response to allegations that armed police officers attacked employees of the Transmission Company of Nigeria at the Egbu 132/33 kV Transmission Sub-station in Imo State. The union, in reaction to what it described as a “brutal invasion”, has already directed its members to halt power supply operations in Imo State until further notice. NUEE said the decision became necessary after workers on duty were allegedly beaten, held hostage at gunpoint, and some abducted by police officers said…
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