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In the early hours of Friday, a tragic incident occurred at Missionary Avenue, Coal Camp, Enugu, where the lifeless body of an unidentified vandal suspect was discovered within the premises of a distribution transformer belonging to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC).
Initial investigations suggest that the suspect was electrocuted while attempting to cut the armored cables of the transformer, coinciding with the restoration of power supply.
Emeka Ezeh, Head of Corporate Communications at EEDC, confirmed the incident in a prrss statement made available to GMTNewsng. “This incident is both tragic and very unfortunate,” Ezeh remarked. He highlighted the severe consequences of such criminal activities, which not only compromise the quality of service to customers but also impact the company’s revenue.
Suspected electricity vandal electrocuted
Ezeh expressed concern over the rising frequency of vandal attacks on EEDC’s infrastructure. “The rate at which vandals attack electricity installations within our network is alarming and poses a significant challenge,” he stated.
He emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to address this menace. “Vandalism is a big challenge for us, and we cannot tackle it without the support of critical stakeholders,” Ezeh explained. He urged the public to recognize that the vandalism of transformers severely affects the customers who rely on these installations for their power supply.
“It is a battle we all have to fight collectively because once these transformers are vandalized, customers who are served by the installation will be greatly affected,” Ezeh stressed.
He appealed to the community to assist in safeguarding these vital installations. “We call on our customers to join hands with the company to ensure that these facilities within their neighborhoods are protected,” Ezeh urged, underscoring the importance of community vigilance in preventing such incidents.
The incident at Coal Camp serves as a grim reminder of the dangers associated with tampering with electrical installations. It also highlights the broader implications for service delivery and community safety. Ezeh concluded by reiterating EEDC’s commitment to working with stakeholders to enhance the security of its infrastructure and improve service delivery to its customers. GMTNewsng
