Armed military men have invaded the headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, MyNigeria reports.

The headquarters is located opposite MiTV at the Lagos State Government secretariat in the Alaska area of the state.

The armed men were clothed in military uniforms to carry out their operation at about 7:40 am on Thursday.

MyNigeria also learnt that the staff and other persons found in the office are being beaten by the armed men.

While police operatives have intervened, the armed men whose motive is unknown are yet to succumb.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, could not be reached for comment.

UPDATED

MyNigeria has now confirmed that the military men were Air Force personnel.

Eyewitnesses said they stormed the Ikeja Electric headquarters to demand an immediate reconnection to power source. This was despite allegations of unpaid bills and past electricity theft.

A source stated that things escalated when their request was denied by staff of the company whom they descended on while knocking down doors.

Their personnel then searched for the CEO, Mrs Folake Soetan, whom they assaulted and forced into the trunk of a vehicle after finding her.

ASA