Three vandals have been convicted for stealing Ikeja Electric equipment, reinforcing the company’s zero tolerance for infrastructure sabotage.
Ikeja Electric urged communities to stay alert and report suspicious acts while commending law enforcement and the judiciary.
Ikeja Electric has reaffirmed its strict stance against vandalism following the recent conviction of three individuals found guilty of tampering with and stealing electrical equipment from the company’s network.
The power distribution company made the announcement through its Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Kingsley Okotie. He explained that the convictions were secured at different magistrate courts in Lagos, where the accused were found guilty of damaging and stealing important electricity supply materials belonging to Ikeja Electric.
Okotie noted that the company has always taken a firm stand against any action that could affect its ability to deliver power effectively to customers. He added that these recent convictions are a clear message that vandalism will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The Chief Technical Officer of Ikeja Electric, Mr. Babatunde Osadare, praised the court’s decision and emphasized that these judgments should serve as a warning to anyone planning to damage or steal public infrastructure.
Osadare also expressed gratitude to the judiciary and security agencies for their efforts in tackling these crimes. He encouraged members of the public to support the fight against vandalism by reporting suspicious activities in their communities, while advising them not to take laws into their own hands.
