Residents of Magboro Community in Ogun State have been plunged into darkness following the theft of electrical cables used for power transmission.
The cables were stolen on August 18, 2024, and a month later, the perpetrators remain at large. Four streets have been affected, and the stolen cables have yet to be replaced.
Community Development Association Chairman, Adeyemo Mudashir, revealed that this is the third time the incident has occurred, previously happening in 2011 and 2022.
Mudashir expressed frustration that the community has had to bear the cost of replacing and fixing the stolen cables, spending around ₦250,000.
The community suspects experienced individuals, possibly cart pushers, of perpetrating the theft.
The matter has been reported to the power company and the Ibafo Police Station.
Sulaimon Opeyemi, spokesperson for the association, appealed for stable electricity supply, stating that constant power would prevent cable theft.
Busolami Tunwase, spokesperson for the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, emphasized the need for communities to join hands with DISCOs to curb vandalism of infrastructure.
Tunwase acknowledged the lack of funds hindering the IBEDC’s immediate response but assured that the issue would be addressed soon.
