Routine disconnection exercise turned violent in Benin City as two officials of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) were physically assaulted by yet to be identified residents of a premises allegedly owing electricity bills for June 2025.
In a statement released, BEDC said that Patrick Iyayi, and two linesmen, Mr. Andrew and Mr. Samson, were violently be@ten during a routine revenue drive in Benin City, Edo State.
The company stated that the incident occurred while the team was carrying out a lawful disconnection at a customer’s premises due to non-payment for the month of June 2025.
The statement revealed that in a disturbing escalation, her husband emerged from within the premises and allegedly struck Mr. Iyayi with a stone, resulting in a broken nose.
The injured BEDC staff was immediately rushed to Benin Medical Centre (BMC) for emergency treatment and discharged later that night around 10:00 p.m, while the alleged assaulters have been handed over to law enforcement authorities for prosecution.
“In a disturbing escalation, her husband emerged from within the premises and struck Mr. Iyayi with a stone, resulting in a broken nose.
BEDC Electricity Plc frowns strongly at such acts of violence and considers this behaviour completely unacceptable.
BEDC Electricity Plc frowns strongly at such acts of violence and considers this behaviour completely unacceptable.
Our staff work daily under challenging conditions to provide essential electricity services, and they deserve to carry out their duties without fear of assault or harm.
As a responsible corporate citizen, we are committed to following all legal procedures in the discharge of our obligations and expect the same respect from members of the public.
We confirm that the individuals involved in this attack have been handed over to law enforcement authorities for prosecution. BEDC Electricity Plc will follow through to ensure justice is served and deterrence is established.
We appeal to all customers to seek peaceful and lawful channels when resolving disputes. Assaulting our staff is a criminal offence, and we will not hesitate to pursue all available legal remedies in future incidents.
Let us work together to build a safer, more respectful environment for everyone” the statement in part read
