Thursday, November 14, 2024 -A newly installed transformer in Rikkos Yarkasu community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State has been vandalized and looted.
The transformer was vandalised days after its installation by Jos
Electricity Distribution (JED) staff.
The community stated that the transformer was meant to enhance power
supply efficiency but vandals took advantage of power outage to destroy it.
Shapiu Usman, a youth leader, said JED’s delay in connecting power to
the transformer led to the looting.
He said the community had been in darkness for eight months.
In response, Engr. Kabiru Lawal, Jos Regional Manager, attributed the
vandalism to “bad eggs” within the community.
“JED provided the relief transformer, worth N24 million, to ensure
efficient power supply without load shedding. This amount is just for the
components of the transformer. However, we agreed that the community would
settle part of their debts before connection. Unfortunately, they refused to
pay, prompting our delay,” he said.
"Vandalism and looting of transformers have become rampant in Jos
since the power outage caused by the 330kV transmission line tripping between
Enugu and Benue.
Recently, the company reported 80 transformers were vandalized within
its franchise area.
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