EEDC validates arrest of 2 vandal suspects in Anambra, Abia

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), has confirmed the apprehension of two vandal suspects who specialise in vandalising and stealing electrical installations within communities in Anambra and Abia states.

The Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, who confirmed the development in Enugu on Friday, commended the efforts of various vigilante groups in communities within the South-East.

Ezeh said that there were clear indications that the efforts being made by the EEDC in curbing activities of vandals across its network through the effective engagement of its stakeholders, “is yielding the desired result”.

According to him, the call for residents to ensure that activities of vandals are reduced drastically is yielding positive results, as it is evident that most communities are now more vigilant in protecting the electricity installations within their domain.

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He acknowledged that “there is no way EEDC can take on the fight against vandals all by itself, which is why it is depending on its stakeholders for collaboration”.

“On Jan. 19, 2023, at Oraifite community in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra, the central vigilante apprehended a 27-year-old vandal suspect, Chidiebere Agbalusi, a native of the community, in possession of vandalised aluminum cable and a cutter.

“Similarly, on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at Onuiyangan Community in Bende Local Government Area of Abia, men of Bende vigilante group arrested a vandal suspect, identified as Chinaemerem Azubuike, while vandalising aluminum conductors belonging to EEDC,” he said.

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The EEDC spokesman confirmed that the suspects, along with the exhibits recovered from them, had been handed over to the relevant police formations for further investigation and possible prosecution.

It would be recalled that barely a week ago, the lifeless body of a vandal suspect, Tochukwu Onah (alias Toshiba), was found within the space of a distribution transformer belonging to EEDC at Ede-Oballa community, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. (NAN)