Woman, her son and his friends beat AEDC staff to coma in Nasarawa

A court in Nasarawa State has ordered the remand of a woman for mobilising her son and his friends to brutally attack a staff of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) Mr. Abdul Ishaka, in Nasarawa State.

The DisCo, in a statement on Thursday, February 12, 2026 said the staff was beaten to a state of unconsciousness while carrying out a lawful enforcement duty in the state, raising fresh concerns regarding the safety of electricity utility personnel in the country.

According to the statement, the incident occurred on February 10, at approximately 13:00 hrs., when Ishaka, a Customer Representative Officer (CRO) stationed at the Karshi Service Center, Masaka Business Office, was executing his legitimate duties.

The customer, identified as Mrs. Laraba Waziri, mobilized her son and his friends to attack Mr. Ishaka after he questioned why the customer had illegally “hung” her service wire to restore power after being disconnected for non-payment (DNP). 

Records indicate that the customer’s account carries a total outstanding debt of N272,499.47.

It said the assault was severe, leaving the staff member unconscious. He was rushed to Emmanuel Baptist Clinic for emergency first aid before being transferred to the Federal Medical Center, Keffi, where he remains on admission receiving treatment. 

“In a swift response to the violent act, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) personally intervened, directing the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police to fast-track the investigation.

“The primary suspect was detained and arraigned before the Senior Magistrate Court, Auta Balefi, where she has been remanded in police detention until other suspects who are at large are apprehended,” the statement added.