The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc has confirmed that two of its employees have been abducted in the Ogun operational area, heightening concern over the safety of power sector workers in parts of the country.

In a statement issued by the company’s management and circulated to journalists, IBEDC said the staff members were seized while on official duty within the Ogun region. The firm did not disclose the exact location of the incident or the identities of the victims, citing security reasons and the sensitivity of ongoing efforts to secure their release.

IBEDC described the abduction as deeply distressing, noting that the development has thrown the organisation and the affected families into anxiety. The company stressed that it is working closely with security agencies to track the abductors and ensure the safe return of the employees.

According to the statement, IBEDC has opened direct lines of communication with the families of the kidnapped workers and is providing them with support as investigations continue. Management appealed for calm and urged the public and the media to avoid speculation that could jeopardise rescue operations.

The incident underscores the growing risks faced by utility workers who operate in remote or semi-urban communities, often travelling long distances to maintain power infrastructure. Sector observers note that field staff of electricity distribution companies are increasingly exposed to security threats ranging from vandalism and assault to outright kidnapping.

IBEDC reiterated that, for now, it would not release further operational details, including whether any ransom demand has been made, in order to protect both the victims and the integrity of the security response. The company pledged to provide updates when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

Security agencies in the region are reported to have intensified surveillance and intelligence gathering around known flashpoints, while community leaders have been urged to share any information that could assist investigators.

The abduction has renewed calls from labour unions and industry stakeholders for stronger protection measures for power sector personnel, including better coordination with law enforcement, improved route planning, and stricter security protocols for teams deployed to high-risk areas.