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Benue government, JED clash over alleged attack on electricity worker

Premium Times23 October 2026, 12:29 UTCNigeria

The Benue State Government has rejected allegations by Jos Electricity Distribution Plc that people acting on its instructions attacked the company’s staff and invaded its Makurdi office. It has demanded a retraction and apology. The post Benue government, JED clash over alleged attack on electricity worker appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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