IBEDC suspends staff over alleged power infrastructure vandalism in Osun
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineThe Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has suspended staff members allegedly implicated in the vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Ikirun, Osun State.
The company also welcomed the arrest of individuals by the Osun State Police Command in connection with the alleged vandalism.
The Coordinating Head, Corporate Services, Angela Olanrewaju, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
She said: “Staff members implicated in the matter have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.”
Olanrewaju said IBEDC would fully support the Nigeria Police Force in the ongoing investigation to ensure a thorough, transparent and impartial process.
Olanrewaju said: “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.
“IBEDC will take appropriate internal disciplinary action in line with its policies and applicable laws.”
She added: “We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards vandalism, theft of electricity infrastructure and all forms of unethical or criminal conduct.”
Olanrewaju said vandalism of electricity infrastructure had 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,” Olanrewaju said.
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She restated that the company would continue to support law enforcement agencies and relevant authorities to ensure that anyone found culpable faced the full weight of the law.
IBEDC also urged 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,” Olanrewaju said.
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