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From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja
The Management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc. (AEDC), said that it has taken delivery of vandalised electricity cables recovered by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command.
In a statement, the recovery was done in collaboration with other security agencies in a significant breakthrough against infrastructure sabotage.
The formal handover, led by FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, and represented by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Operations, Ishaku Sharu, underscores the unwavering commitment of security agencies to protecting critical power assets and ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply.
The recovery, according to the management, follows a co-ordinated security operations aimed at cracking down on vandalism and illegal activities that threaten electricity distribution across the FCT and its environs.
“AEDC has commended the swift action of the police, emphasising that such collaborative efforts are crucial in safeguarding national infrastructure and enhancing power reliability” it said.
Speaking, AEDC’s Managing Director/CEO, Engineer Chijioke Okwuokenye, expressed deep appreciation to the security agencies for their relentless efforts while reaffirming the company’s zero-tolerance stance on vandalism.
“We commend the FCT Police Command and other security operatives for their unwavering dedication in recovering these vandalised cables. 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. AEDC will not relent in its fight against such criminal acts”. he said
Okwuokenye further highlighted the far-reaching consequences of infrastructure vandalism, urging collective action from all stakeholders.
“Vandalism and power theft are not just crimes against AEDC; they are crimes against the progress of our nation. These acts plunge communities into darkness, disrupt livelihoods, and impose heavy financial burdens on all. We will pursue every legal measure to bring perpetrators to justice and call on community leaders, residents, and all stakeholders to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.” Okwuokenye, said
To encourage public participation in combating vandalism, AEDC has established multiple whistleblowing channels to facilitate anonymous and secure reporting of suspicious activities.
