BEDC Staff Not In Coma – Police

The Edo State Police
Command says a staff of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) who was attacked by four armed bandits last Thursday in Benin was not in coma.
The Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, Mr Joseph Edoigiawerie, who confirmed the attack, said the victim only sustained minor injury.
Edoigiawerie said the staff had been treated for bruises he sustained in the attack and discharged.
“I can confirm to you that the matter has been reported but it is not true that the staff who was assaulted, is in a coma.
“He was treated for bruises and discharged almost immediately.
“We are investigating the matter with a view to bringing those responsible to book,” he said.
The BEDC Public Affairs Manager, Mr Curtis Nwandei, had told newsmen that the company’s Service Engineer was attacked at his office at Ikpema by four armed bandits.
He said the engineer was beaten to coma by his attackers who fled immediately after the assault.