A Suspected Vandal Of EEDC facility in Enugu state has been electrocuted around Missionary Avenue, Coal Camp, Enugu State.
The lifeless body of the yet to be identified suspect was found within the space of a distribution transformer belonging to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) located around Missionary Avenue, Coal Camp, Enugu during early of Friday.
According to a statement issued by EEDC,Head Cooperate Communication Mr Emeka Ezeh said from all indications the said vandal was electrocuted when light was restored while trying to vandalise the electricity facility.
The statement stated that it was presumed that power supply must have been restored while the deceased was cutting the armoured cables, which resulted in him being electrocuted.
Ezeh lamented the increasing rate at which vandals attack electricity installations within EEDC’s network daily. This is a development that has adversely impacted not just the quality of service to its customers but also its revenue.
He further said that vandalism has been a big challenge to the company, and there is no way this can be addressed without the support of critical stakeholders.
“It is a battle we all have to fight collectively because once these transformers are vandalised, customers who are served by the installation will be greatly affected,” Ezeh said.
He therefore appealed to customers to join hands with the company to ensure that these facilities within their neighbourhoods are protected.
Vandal Of EEDC Property Electrocuted In Enugu
