The Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company Plc on Tuesday announced the conviction of three individuals by magistrate courts in Lagos for vandalising and stealing electricity distribution equipment, Peak Newspaper Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed in a statement by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Kingsley Okotie, who reiterated Ikeja Electric’s zero-tolerance stance on vandalism and other infractions that could hinder efficient service delivery.
According to Okotie, the convictions underscore the company’s resolve to protect its infrastructure and maintain reliable electricity distribution within its network.
“We are pleased to announce that three persons were recently convicted by magistrate courts in Lagos for vandalising and stealing electricity distribution equipment within the Ikeja Electric network,” he stated.
He said the Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu, on May 5, 2025, convicted and sentenced Adegbite Jamiu to six months’ imprisonment for vandalising a transformer serving the Igboye community. Jamiu, who was charged with conspiracy, unlawful damage, and stealing, pleaded guilty.
The sentence will run concurrently from the date of his arrest, which was made possible by the vigilance of a community member who handed him over to the police.
Similarly, on May 7, 2025, the Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Ikeja, convicted and sentenced Jeremiah Chukwuemeka and Joshua Udeh to one year in prison each for vandalising and stealing electricity cables from a transformer on Sobo Arobiodu Street, Ikeja GRA.
