{"id":164026,"date":"2025-05-24T22:49:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T21:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/suspected-vandal-electrocuted-attempting-to-steal-transformer-parts-in-osun"},"modified":"2025-05-24T23:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T22:58:29","slug":"suspected-vandal-electrocuted-attempting-to-steal-transformer-parts-in-osun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/suspected-vandal-electrocuted-attempting-to-steal-transformer-parts-in-osun","title":{"rendered":"Suspected vandal electrocuted attempting to steal transformer parts in Osun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A suspected vandal has been electrocuted while attempting to steal components from a 500KVA transformer substation located on Baba Abiye Street in Ede, Osun State.<\/p>\n

This was disclosed in a statement issued by Kikelomo Owoeye, the Regional Communication and Branding Officer of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc, IBEDC, Osun Region in Osogbo on Saturday.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, the incident occurred late on Wednesday and the suspect was found severely injured beside the transformer the following morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe suspected vandal was electrocuted during the act and was later discovered by a concerned resident the following morning,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

He was promptly taken to Alpha Hospital by the police, while another individual suspected to be an accomplice was apprehended and is currently in custody.<\/p>\n

IBEDC condemned the incident, warning that such actions endanger lives, disrupt power supply, and compromise public safety.<\/p>\n

The company also commended the residents for their vigilance and swift response in notifying IBEDC about the incident.<\/p>\n

\u201cVandalism poses grave risks to lives, undermines public safety, and disrupts power supply to communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe commend the vigilance and prompt action of the local residents and urge the public to remain alert,\u201d the statement continued.<\/p>\n

IBEDC further encouraged the public to report any suspicious activity including energy theft and equipment tampering via official reporting channels.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage residents to report any suspicious activity or infractions, including energy theft, meter tampering, and vandalism,\u201d Owoeye added.<\/p>\n

The company reaffirmed its commitment to protecting electrical infrastructure and ensuring consistent service delivery across its coverage areas.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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