2 minors arrested for vandalising Enugu Electric Installations
Two minors were among the vandals arrested in Owerri, Imo State by members of a neighbourhood watch.
The vandals, who are identified as Nnaemeka Azuna (16 years) and Ugochukwu Malachy (13 years) were cutting aluminium conductor cable belonging to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) when luck ran out on them.
Both have been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Imo State for further investigation.
In a related development, one Solomon Nwafor, an indigene of Ebonyi State, arrested early in the year has been sentenced to two years imprisonment.
Nwafor was arrested for being in possession of intermediate core cable vandalised from an EEDC distribution substation located at Kano Street, Coal camp, Enugu.
Also, Mohammed Isa, who hails from Jigawa State, in company of two unidentified accomplice attacked EEDC distribution substation located at Orji Community, Owerri, Imo State. While Ifeanyi Anyanwu and Kelechi Ahuruonye, both from Mbaise town were apprehended while attempting to vandalize a distribution substation at Umu-Awuka community in Owerri North.
Franklin Ani was arrested for forgery and printing of EEDC electricity bills and was subsequently arraigned at Onitsha Magistrate Court. While three vandals, Ifeanyi Nwankwo, Chukwudi Nweke and Eberechi Nwafor who were responsible for vandalizing bare aluminium conductors from nine fallen LT poles at Ndiowu Community in Orumba North, Anambra State were arrested with the support of the community’s vigilante group.
Emeka Ezeh, Head, Corporate Communications of Enugu Electricity Company (EEDC) reiterated the company’s commitment towards putting an end to the growing trend of vandalism and called on law abiding citizens to join hands in the fight against the ugly menace.
“We are mindful of those that patronise the vandals, and want them to know that they are equally culpable. Some of the arrested vandals have given names of their buyers and we shall be closing in on them,” Emeka said.
