Ogun Community Plunged Into Darkness After Cable Theft

Ogun Community Plunged Into Darkness After Cable Theft

Residents of Magboro Community in Ogun State are facing a blackout due to the theft of power transmission cables. The cables were stolen on August 18, 2024, and a month later, the culprits remain at large. Four streets are currently affected, and the stolen cables have not yet been replaced……CONTINUE READING 

Adeyemo Mudashir, Chairman of the Community Development Association, reported that similar thefts occurred in 2011 and 2022. He noted that the community has had to fund the replacement of the stolen cables, spending approximately N250,000 on new cables. Mudashir expressed frustration that the thieves, whom he suspects are experienced individuals, have not been identified. He pointed out that cart pushers claiming to transport waste might be involved, a problem also affecting nearby Mowe residents.

Mudashir confirmed that the theft has been reported to both the power company and the Ibafo Police Station. He believes that the scheduled power supply in the area made it easier for the thieves to act, as they knew there would be no power at the time.

Sulaimon Opeyemi, the association’s spokesperson, argued that constant power supply would deter such thefts. He urged the power company to ensure stable electricity to prevent future incidents.

Busolami Tunwase, spokesperson for the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, acknowledged the issue and emphasized that combating vandalism requires cooperation between the company and the community. She noted that while funding constraints currently limit their ability to address the problem immediately, efforts will be made to resolve it as soon as possible.