The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says it has taken delivery of vandalised electricity cables recovered by the Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
AEDC’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Adefisayo Akinsanya disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday.
Akinsanya stated that the formal handover of the recovered items was done by the FCT Commissioner of Police (CP) Tunji Disu, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Operations, Ishaku Sharu.
Akinsanya said that the recovery followed a coordinated security operations aimed at cracking down on vandalism and illegal activities that threatened electricity distribution across the FCT and its environs.
According to her, the Managing Director of AEDC, Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye, has expressed deep appreciation to the security agencies for their relentless efforts, reaffirming the company’s zero-tolerance stance on vandalism.
“We commend police command in the FCT and other security operatives for their unwavering dedication to recovering these vandalism as such collaborative efforts are crucial in safeguarding national infrastructure and enhancing power reliability.
“This successful operation serves as a powerful message that acts of sabotage will not go unpunished.
“Vandalism is not just a crime against AEDC; it is an attack on our communities, depriving homes, businesses, and critical services of power and AEDC will not relent in its fight against such criminal acts,’’ Okwuokenye said.
He said that the company would pursue every legal measure to bring perpetrators of act of vandalism to justice.
The managing director called on community leaders, residents, and all stakeholders to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
He said that AEDC had established multiple whistleblowing channels to facilitate anonymous and secure reporting of suspicious activities, adding that the move was to encourage public participation in combating vandalism.
“AEDC remains unwavering in its commitment to protecting and improving power supply across its network.
“We will continue to invest in infrastructure, strengthen security measures, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted electricity for our customers.
“By working together, we can create a more resilient and sustainable power system that drives economic growth and national development,” he said. (NAN)