Man Convicted over vandalization of Kaduna Electric’s Power Infrastructure

Kaduna Electric, in its efforts to tackle the spate of vandalism of power infrastructure has secured the conviction of one Ibrahim Mohammed, who was found guilty of vandalizing the company’s electricity installations in Gidan Daji community, Kaduna.

Compensation to Kaduna Electric/Imprisonment of the vandal

The Chief Magistrate, Court 2, Daura Road, Kaduna, sentenced the culprit to a 12-month prison term. The court also ordered him to pay ₦1,500,000 as compensation to the company for the damages caused.

Kaduna Electric’s Commitment

This conviction underscores the company’s commitment to safeguarding its assets and ensuring uninterrupted power supply to its customers while urging communities to give supporting hands with a view to nipping vandalization of power infrastructure and energy theft in the bud. 

Commendation

Speaking on the development, the Deputy Managing Director, Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed, applauded the courage of the Chief Magistrate, describing it as “highly patriotic “.

“We strongly believe that the judgement will serve as a deterrent to those who may be nursing the intention of vandalizing power supply infrastructure,” he said

Collaboration

He, however, reaffirmed the company’s commitment in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to bring perpetrators to justice. 

“Vandalism not only disrupting power supply but also endangers lives and affects economic activities. This conviction is a clear message that such acts will not go unpunished,” he warned.

The company urged communities to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around electricity installations.

Other electricity distribution companies in the country also face a similar challenge of vandalism and theft of energy; and have been waging a similar war to deter the menace.