Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) has announced a significant milestone in its fight against vandalism, securing multiple convictions in recent cases.
This achievement demonstrates the company’s commitment to collaborating with law enforcement agencies and the judiciary to protect its power infrastructure.
In January 2025, four individuals – Abdullahi Isa, Usman Abdullahi, Mustapha Ya’u, and Nazifi Ali – were convicted for vandalism and receiving stolen property.
They received sentences ranging from 6 to 22 months imprisonment, with fines and compensation payments totaling N900,000.
Another notable conviction was secured on February 20, 2025, when Ukashatu Auwal was found guilty of vandalizing aluminum conductors in Jigawa State.
Auwal was sentenced to 1 year imprisonment or a fine of N100,000, along with a compensation payment of N300,000 to KEDCO.
Abubakar Yusuf, Managing Director/CEO of KEDCO, commended the judiciary and expressed strong support for the judgments.
“We welcome these judgments as crucial steps toward protecting our power infrastructure. The persistent problem of vandalism has been a major challenge for KEDCO, causing power outages and huge financial losses.”
According to Abubakar Yusuf, KEDCO remains committed to serving the people of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States, and with the support of the judiciary and security forces.
He was confident in overcoming the challenges and delivering efficient services to its valued customers.
The company has also called for swift and stringent judgments on other pending vandalism cases and encouraged the public to report any suspicious activities related to electricity infrastructure to the authorities.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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