Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has welcomed the arrest of individuals by the Osun State Police Command in connection with the alleged vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Ikirun, Osun State.
The Company is fully cooperating with the Nigeria Police Force in the ongoing investigation and supports efforts to ensure a thorough, transparent and impartial process.
Staff members implicated in the matter have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. IBEDC will take appropriate internal disciplinary action in line with its policies and applicable.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards vandalism, theft of electricity infrastructure and all forms of unethical or criminal conduct. Vandalism of electricity infrastructure has become a growing concern in recent times, with significant consequences for electricity supply, customers, communities and the Company. IBEDC has consistently raised concerns about the increasing incidence of vandalism and the damage it causes to critical electricity assets, resulting in prolonged outages, service disruptions and avoidable inconvenience to customers.
The Company will continue to support law enforcement agencies and relevant authorities to ensure that anyone found culpable faces the full weight of the law.
IBEDC also urges customers, community leaders and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities around electricity infrastructure through appropriate channels.
The Company remains committed to transparency, accountability and the protection of critical electricity infrastructure across its franchise area.
*Signed*
*Angela Olanrewaju*
*Coordinating Head, Corporate Services*
